The Hanged Man

Well, first readers choice, bec,chose this movie from the neverending list of b-budget horror movies(i have all kinds of movies). Anyway, the movie, well it isn't good LOL. It is relevant for the times we live in though. The story goes a group of online people get in touch with someone named "dwarfstar" who hosts the chat room. Well the room is one of those suicide pacts where the users get together to commit suicide as a group (cult). The users meet at this abandoned barn, sporatically, and get to know each other, one by one. Don't bother with names, the all use their screen names for the most part. The inevitable happens where no one is who they seem to be compared to who they are in the chat room which mounts the tension. So there is a list of stupid ass things this group does waiting for dwarfstar, and when they decide to leave at sundown, of course no ones cars will start, so they have to spend the night. Of course, at night they aren't alone, there is some evil spirit, or power, or something watching them and putting frightening (to them, not me) visions in their heads. I won't bother going much further in the story, you can watch to get the rest. There is a plot twist, but that won't make up for the rest of the boredom you need to go through to get there. I suppose a netflix night if nothing else is on would be OK. Acting is horrendous, our star plays a ditzy blonde very well (I don't think Robin Leigh as Spaceshot was acting). The scenery is obviously bland and reflects the budget. I can say they did have a halfway decent idea hampered by terrible acting and a hokey idea with the spirit. They did try to make sense of it, up to you to decide if they did. I think I read this was the directors first full length movie, so it did show some promise, only time will tell. 3.4/10 IMDb 3.8

The Hanged Man (2007) is a film that demands patience and engagement. A slow-burn psychological drama that plays with perception, time, and the fragility of the human mind, it slowly unveils a story that is as much about the inner turmoil of its characters as it is about their outer circumstances.

The film presents a unique narrative structure, taking the audience through a series of fragmented, often disorienting events. It's a movie that forces you to question what's real and what's imagined, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and tension from start to finish.

Performance-wise, the cast does an exceptional job of embodying their roles. Each character is complex and layered, and the actors bring authenticity to their portrayals, particularly in moments of vulnerability.

Visually, The Hanged Man is minimalist, relying heavily on mood rather than elaborate sets or flashy camera work. The cinematography enhances the psychological tension, with dark tones and muted colors underscoring the sense of isolation and confusion felt by the protagonists.

This is not a film for those seeking easy answers or immediate gratification. It's for viewers who appreciate a more cerebral experience-one that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.

THE HANGED MAN is about a group of chat room enthusiasts who decide to meet in real life in order to commit mass suicide. The plan goes south when a nosey sheriff shows up. Events occur that could be hallucinatory, supernatural, or both.

This movie is rather confusing, keeping us in the dark throughout. It all leads up to a surprising, satisfying final revelation.

It's not perfect, and has its clunky / dull moments. Overall though, it's very good. More unsettling mystery than horror or thriller, this movie is recommended for those looking for something different...