Diablo

This isn't cinema. It isn't talent. It isn't informative. It isn't scary. It isn't entertaining. It isn't anything at all.

I got this because my cousin says, "Diablo! COOL!" Yeah, right. The only thing cool about this experience was the lone fact that I didn't buy it but rented it instead.

It's shot like a bad soap opera. No wait. Soap operas at least LOOK professional...sorta. This? This looks like it was shot with someone's camcorder. It's horrid! Wretched! It sux.

The cinematography is detestable! WHO IS this director anyway? I don't even care enough to look him up. He STINKS! The performances by these poor unsuspecting actors were far better than this crap-fest deserved.

2.6/10 on the "B" scale.

That registers about a 0.3/10 on the "A" scale from...

the Fiend :.

This is a college made film or something. It was surprising especially being made in early 2000's how good the special effects, the makeup, costume really are. They really find their footing in the second act.

Once you've invested a little bit of time, you will wish to see the end of it. Once the second act starts you will end up finishing it.

The movie will shock you as how satisfying it actually was.

Best experienced with friends, the more, the merrier.

You will certainly enjoy it with friends. CERTAINLY.

You should go listen to Distractible. Episode is "So bad it's good".

The review is by Wade Barnes.

"DIABLO" is a fun flick with many layers and a story that pays homage to comic books.

From the "Dune" inspired opening animation to the quick pace...this film keeps the eye moving and works so well that repeat viewing is not unexpected.

The acting is also a strong aspect of the film. It is nice to see non-stereotypes to tell a story with Mexican origins.

Don't forget to listen to the filmmaker's commentary track...the director (Napton) and DP (Fredericks) make it a fun listen with behind the scene stories and exact explanation for production techniques.

The small California town of Diablo is plagued with mysterious deaths after sheriff Robert Lopez unearths an ancient box.Legend has it that the box holds the sixteenth-century Mexican demon named Azar.FBI agent Gil Vega is sent to investigate the murders and joins forces with the sheriff's daughters,Dominique and Mary to fight with evil and bloodthirsty demon."The Legend of Diablo" is an absolute garbage.The film lacks scares and gore,the acting is amateurish and the direction is bad.The animation is the only one aspect of the film I enjoyed.I'm a big fan of indie horror flicks,for example I loved "Torched","Live Feed","Bone Sickness" or "Neighborhood Watch",unfortunately "The Legend of Diablo" is a huge misfire.Definitely one to avoid.

So I rented this with low expectations. After watching it, even those weren't met.

The movie looked like it was shot on a camcorder in broad daylight at some friend's house. Oh, there are scene at a beach were people run in and out of a cave.

The make up looks like they poured hot wax over the actors faces.

I dunno, I feel sorry for the actors because some of them looked like they were really trying.

No creature effects though...the demon only 'possesses' people a 'la Exorcist.