The Dead Center

The movie makers deserve credit for making the most of what they had. Despite one reviewer's comment the acting wasn't bad at all. Good story too, it certainly kept me watching until the end. 90% of horror films these days are utter tripe, this one isn't.

Psycho fears meets Lovecraftian horror in this unsettling thriller, which manages to be compelling despite its well-worn territory. Shane Carruth stars as a wellmeaning but troubled psychiatrist driven to insanity by a patient who comes back from the dead with no memory of who he is, claiming to have a hidden evil lurking inside. The story takes inspiration from Clive Barker but writer-director Billy Senese keeps things fresh with a 'show, don't tell' approach, holding the tension taut as the film builds towards a supernatural confrontation, with the odd spattering of gore along the way.

It's unusual to see a horror, with a really scary buildup like this one, that doesn't rely on swimming pools full of blood. Pleasantly surprised!

Pretty nice slow,dark,atmospheric horror! Everything is very well done in this film,but somehow I couldn't really connect with the story and actors...Sometimes ,everything is perfect with the film,but I just can't feel it...Recommended one time watch.

I should probably start this one on a positive note, thus, lovely little such examples as The Dead Center should get the proper praise for what they managed to do with a tiny budget. On the other hand I have seen even better such productions, Session 9 for me, so I won't be able to go all the way up with it.

Ok, so all in all, the acting here belongs in a far better movie no doubt about it, it is a result that simply has to be acknowledged, so bravo for those who picked the actors, also the dialogue they were given to work with. It all seemed quite on point, nothing too dramatic, mostly simple, effective, natural lines. The plot, even tho not original, cause let's face it, what is nowadays, was very well executed, and managed to keep me interested all the way. Amazing really what they did with a little budget, and a small idea, and yet, we got a terrific horror, that works in the psychological genre as well.

Kudos to you people, involved in the making of The Dead Center. Looking forward into seeing more of your work.

Cheers!