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The story follows Emma as she writes a book in order to cope with a deadly home invasion and now a new terror will be unleashed, after a reading performed in her home.The story follows Emma as she writes a book in order to cope with a deadly home invasion and now a new terror will be unleashed, after a reading performed in her home.The story follows Emma as she writes a book in order to cope with a deadly home invasion and now a new terror will be unleashed, after a reading performed in her home.
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Watching this movie made me wish I had attended film school, just so I could have the technical knowledge to effectively explain all the things that are wrong. The more I watched, the more confused I was. I was being generous when I gave it four stars. The acting and dialogue were ineffective. I do not understand the Emma character. She was confusing and near the end she was just all over the place.
There are so many holes in the script and so many questions throughout, that I'm unable to decide what the end really meant.
I want to walk away from a movie feeling like it was either completely believable or such a fantastic story that I'm willing to believe it because it was so well done - like The Sixth Sense. This was neither. I walked away from the movie asking why seasoned industry professionals put their names on this. And in the final credits...why was Monique credited three times for the same character? I don't even want to guess.
Watch this movie if you're a serious film student looking for a movie that is full of issues and things to not do when making a film. If you're a regular person, just find something else to watch...unless you enjoy train wrecks and dumpster fires.
There are so many holes in the script and so many questions throughout, that I'm unable to decide what the end really meant.
I want to walk away from a movie feeling like it was either completely believable or such a fantastic story that I'm willing to believe it because it was so well done - like The Sixth Sense. This was neither. I walked away from the movie asking why seasoned industry professionals put their names on this. And in the final credits...why was Monique credited three times for the same character? I don't even want to guess.
Watch this movie if you're a serious film student looking for a movie that is full of issues and things to not do when making a film. If you're a regular person, just find something else to watch...unless you enjoy train wrecks and dumpster fires.
I really don't know why this movie is getting such bad reviews? It was exactly how a horror should be. There was suspense and plot twist, and even had a little comedy. I especially liked how they did not waste their time getting to the point. I don't know if the negative reviews are because there's not blood and gore?
Or it's because people are typically use to films like this with a certain demographic not being as good and watched this one and is possibly upset that a certain demographic was able to produce a decent horror film with a good budget? Or possibly they didn't watch the previews of this movie and assumed it was going to be some Wayne Brothers comical spin on horror movies?
Or it's because people are typically use to films like this with a certain demographic not being as good and watched this one and is possibly upset that a certain demographic was able to produce a decent horror film with a good budget? Or possibly they didn't watch the previews of this movie and assumed it was going to be some Wayne Brothers comical spin on horror movies?
I need answers & I need them now. The best actor in this was Monique...and that's not a compliment.
Who convinced Monique that this was a good idea?
Why didn't Monique run when she read the script?
Why would put out such a good trailer only for this to end up being trash?
How was this movie ever made? Who paid for it?
Whoever writer this...WHY?
Who every the casting person is, WHY? The movie starts off great. The idea that the girl could actually make contact with the dead was a good plotline but noooo, what does Lee Daniels & the writer do? Somewhere at the 35-40 minute mark, the story line shifts & becomes a comedy.
Who convinced Monique that this was a good idea?
Why didn't Monique run when she read the script?
Why would put out such a good trailer only for this to end up being trash?
How was this movie ever made? Who paid for it?
Whoever writer this...WHY?
Who every the casting person is, WHY? The movie starts off great. The idea that the girl could actually make contact with the dead was a good plotline but noooo, what does Lee Daniels & the writer do? Somewhere at the 35-40 minute mark, the story line shifts & becomes a comedy.
So this movie is not one to put on to fall asleep. It will keep you entertained to say the least. Def worth a watch worse case scenario you'll have something to talk about at the end and Monique is always a good watch. She was kinda corny at the end but ultimately I'd recommend. Especially if you have nothing else to watch. Oh lord so apparently I need more words..... soooo okay! Obviously if you can't tell l'm not a bot lol so watch the movie, enjoy and my goodness who knew I'd have to right 600 words just to leave a dang review. I guess I have to say last but not least ignore the bad reviews, Im not sure which movie they watched.
This film was AMAZING! I Watched it several times!!! Courtney Glaude , the cast, crew did an amazing job! Loved it! Monique was very good in this! Everyone needs to go watch it!!!! Good Job !
My favorite part was at the table, the way she sat there and had that reading and didnt even realize what was about to happen. She did a 360 and it definitely was the highlight of the film! These kinds of films are what's needed in the film industry! I really hope they do a part 2 so we will know what's to come. I'm looking forward to see what Courtney comes up with next! Love it! Such an amazing creator/director.
My favorite part was at the table, the way she sat there and had that reading and didnt even realize what was about to happen. She did a 360 and it definitely was the highlight of the film! These kinds of films are what's needed in the film industry! I really hope they do a part 2 so we will know what's to come. I'm looking forward to see what Courtney comes up with next! Love it! Such an amazing creator/director.
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- TriviaWhen Courtney Glaudé sent his first cut of the film to Mo'Nique and her husband Sidney, producers on it, they weren't happy and told him to keep working on it. Being inexperienced, Glaudé contacted Lee Daniels and his producing partner asking for help, to which Daniels responded by working for five months on a satisfying cut with him and his team. It was this cut that Mo'Nique finally saw and loved, which led to Daniels and her to reconcile after 13 years of beef.
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- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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