These Streets We Haunt

..although it drags a bit (so give it a try if you're awake enough) Spooky story and surprising end, so dont read any spoilers first (non here yet, 3 reviews so far)

I like to watch underdog/independant movies, but am no expert on the procedure/problems new film makers face. I liked this one (and might watch one or 2 of the writers others) but just as a viewer please allow me to say that the story seemed to be too complicated, a bit unnecessarily cruel and gory, longer than necessary (books get ruthlessly straightened if too long,right?), and the pace was a bit too slow (why such slow music, long pauses etc) Somehow/ at some point (not always) I had the impression the (very) good actors were burdened with the text and story they had to plod along with.

Despite another review I read, this film in no way resembles MORTAL INSTRUMENTS except that extraordinarily gifted individuals fight evil influences! This film was well scripted, directed & produced as well as carried by a talented group of actors! This story made me "forget" I was watching a movie & I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Unlike anything I've viewed before this scenario was new (& I've viewed thousands of films). I think considering ALL criteria t his film is underrated & underappreciated! Give it a chance & enjoy!

The production seemed rather polished, the writer did not have any visible blunders, the story flows unencumbered but also a bit aimlessly. It was not able to build any tension or dread on account of the lurking and mystical menace, but it did a better job building some mystery on the first half about the girl. I wish Ari Aster would have had a crack at it.

I enjoyed this flick. Great acting. My favorite characters are Blake ... leader of the pack of baddies and the Boss who shirks his firing duties. It was suspenseful and enjoyable to the end.

Acting was so..so...but cool story. Very entertaining. Definitely could do with a follow up.