Lore

This got fave reviews mainly from Frighfest sycophants (Kim Newman) but not even the wonderfully creepy Richard Brake (wasted) can save this ' been there, done that' horror.

None of the stories seemed fresh, the first story had a decent monster (similar to Split Second), the last had a decent set up with a masked killer in a cinema but they all seemed tediously unscary.

Like a group of college students let loose with cameras and no script as well as no knowledge of previous portmanteau horrors.

The end makes no sense and what could have been better use made of Mr Brake is a wasted opportunity.

A group of friends camp out and tell scary stories. A guy meets with two thugs whom he owes money to, and a monster shows up. A mother and son move into a new home and are haunted by an ethereal woman. A guy signs up to wife swap but ends up in a cult ritual. A masked killer shows up at a movie theatre.

It's low budget, but well-acted, shot, and scored, with some effective scares and practical FX. The stories are a tad predictable and there was a pair of annoying non-resolutions. The final story has some inside-jokes for movie buffs.

It's worth a go for horror fans, but there's nothing especially remarkable about it.

I knew this wasn't going to be the best of horror films when I chose to watch it. When Richard Brake took the screen, I was happy. I just wish there was more of him.

There was actual humor and Easter Eggs, which I appreciated. The special/make up effects were good in some places and really lacking in others.

I am already looking forward to Lore II if the movie poster was any indication of future plans!

The acting was pretty good. I do not have high standards after a handful of flicks I have watched; characters were believable.

When it comes to anthologies, like Tales From the Crypt, I am a fan. Any monotony is broken up by the change of theme. The writers did a good job of making each tale very different from one another.

Needs more Richard Brake. His talent adds genuine creepiness that you can't just learn. His role in the movie was appropriate and done well!

I gave this movie a 6/10

Note: The dancer's teeth were too perfect.

I'm not a film critic in the sense I go one endlessly about this and that regarding a film examining the minutiae of script dialogue and casting. I just ask myself did I enjoy it or didnt I. I have to say that I did enjoy it. It's been done before to some degree but the UK setting always make anything supernatural better in my opinion and yhe characters were likable enough. The acting was good and the stories just the right length and different so as to keep you watching. Shame they did not have more money to throw at the special effects. I have seen much worse from Hollywood have a better budgeting but to some degreethat is what gives this film its charm. The twist at the end was unexpected and for a cold rainy day when there is nothing else on TV this was a nice horror to watch in warmth of your home. I'm definitely looking forward to Lore II if they make one. It was a bit of a jewel in the Amazon video dross of low budget films. Get yourself a beer, wine or a cuppa with some snacks and enjoy.

Top clash anthology from some great up and coming British filmmakers.

Bookmarked by the excellent Richard Brake, that menacing smile works perfectly, we could have a new Crypt Keeper on our hands. There's certainly plenty of room to develop from this well paced hour and a half.

Four completely different stories, some better than others but not a dud one in the bunch. The first two being pretty dark and the second two much more lighthearted.

The time flew by, I'm off to research the directors, can't wait to see more of their work.

This movie should tick horror fans boxes, I really hope it finds an audience.

Watched at Dead and SudBuried 2023.