Judas Ghost

A professional ghost hunting team set up shop in this hall and discover an entity unlike any other. It's not going to let them leave.

This wasn't too bad. The Judas Ghost is a play on The Judas goat that is used to lead sheep or cattle to slaughter. Instead of having ghosts bang things around and lights go on and off they have a black darkness surround the entire building from which there is no escape. Doors appear and then disappear. There is even a ghost spokesperson they pull through the window which was a pretty cool effect.

The film is pretty well shot in one room save for some flashbacks so it does have that stage play kind of feel. Hopefully your not film claustrophobic because for some time they are trapped in a little protective circle while they battle the spirit. I did laugh near the beginning when they were getting ready to confront the ghost the one guy tells the psychic "get your psychic shields up". I was waiting for her to say "Right away Captain" but she does better and says "Psychic shields up. Ready to go".

Not as bad as a lot of them out there.

It really was much better than I expected! Granted, I came in expecting a 4.7 IMDB, movie.

I found it very entertaining. Not the scariest of horror films but enough; likewise, light on fantasy but enough. It's a bit lower budget, and this shows with some of the effects and a few points during the acting.

I don't know, I just enjoyed it. As far as this type of movie with this rating, it's at the top; much better than the rest of this fare.

The only real drawback is the lack of backstory. It drops you right in cold but explains it throughout the movie. This can work in movies, I just felt it a touch ham-handed here.

All that being said, again, watch it.

I guess I have a soft spot for independent horror movies and weird characters. And you have to get involved with them, which may sound easier for some than done. The low budget aspect is not that big, playing in one location (maybe the effects here and there, but other than that ...) ... still you have to dig what you are being served.

If that is the case (maybe watch a teaser to see how this is mood wise), enjoy the ride with the characters, that may be simple but somewhat likeable. What else can you ask for? Some twists of course ... and you'll get them. Are they sufficient? You be the judge

It was difficult to mark this movie, because it would not be right to give it high marks as a HORROR movie, because that would get people's expectations up. And this is not a good HORROR movie, in the sense of creepy atmosphere, excitement, good scares etc.. It is not creepy at all, the special effects are very crude and simple, the "ghost" is so obviously a person in stage make-up, the "blood" is so obviously paint etc.. There are no good scares at all. It is very low budget, and it is more like a filmed stage play than a movie.

But on the other hand: if you accept this as a stage play about a typical ghost hunt situation, and do not expect it to be "The Orphanage" or "The Others" - then it is in fact quite good! The script and dialogue are intelligent, and the actors are good too.

As someone that has given probably more than my share of 1 and 2 stars, I am truly impressed. I can see where some would consider this a 'stage' production as it does almost solely happen in a single small location, but this team made it work beautifully.

This team checked ALL the boxes. My biggest peeve, the script, was very, very, good. The lines were dead on. But I must admit I think it got a little weaker as the movie went on ... I hope the writer wasn't hoping to rely more on the effects? The acting was on point. I will be keeping an eye out for several of these actors in the future. The staging, directing, and camera work were SPOT ON.

You definitely need to give this a watch.