Beaten to Death

Just read a review "worst movie I've seen in 2023" First off, it's a genre film. That divisive subgenre of torture porn to dial it in some. Its a hard film to watch, but one would think just by the director, the trailer, or even just one sentence of a synopsis would tell you this may/may not be for you.

Its beyond vicious. In fact, it's up there with some of the most violent films you might see. Does that make it bad film?

I'd say no. Its effective for what it is. Just strange to know it's a horror film and then call it the worst? I've seen some terrible films, and this one of them. Would I watch it again? Nope. Would I recommend it? That's a choice during a conversation about lesser known horror films.

A man experiences a real nightmare after a bad decision in this movie that doesn't spare on graphic violence and sadism.

I like where movies start and get to the point. The non-linear narrative helps to keep the audience curious as to the why of the situation of the protagonist. There are some really gory scenes where you'll want to look aside. Even if you are a gore connoisseur, some scenes feel like a lot. And this is a good thing because the film delivers what it promises.

If you have already seen the classics and now you are looking for something graphic and gore then 'Beaten to death' might be fo you.

I mean, what were they actually thinking with this film? People financed this, paid money to produce it, and not a single one saw the finished product and said, "This isn't good, at all?". I refuse to believe that there are people who will waste their money making these types of movies that just aren't good by any metric you throw at it, and it really goes to show just how many of these writers/directors are surrounded by Yes Men that just support anything these people spew out.

The movie starts out with violence (the only thing the movie does well), but there is so little of it, it's almost like an afterthought. Most of the movie is spent with a. Someone talking for extended periods of time, b. Someone walking for extended periods of time. I'm not even exaggerating when I say that there are 10-15 minute intervals where all the main character does is walk. They change the settings and backgrounds, but who the hell wants to see a movie where people walk? There's also long pauses, long empty spaces where nothing happens, then a few more minutes of violence, and even more talking or walking. It was simply the worst thing I've seen in a long time, and I'm actually angry that I took the time to sit and watch it, especially considering I've seen much better films just this week alone.

Although the acting was passable and the cinematography was actually well done (the only reason I even gave the movie more than 1 star), the rest of this movie was exhausting in its mundanity. The only part I truly enjoyed is finding out why all this was happening to him to begin with, but by then you've already lost all sympathy for everyone involved.

Don't watch this film. None of the characters are likable, there's no one to root for, everyone sucks, and it's just a slog to get through. Add to that some awful singing early on that lasts way too long, and you have one of the most truly awful films I've seen in the last 10 years.

It's truly a shame. The SFX was decent enough that, had it been utilized in a good production, could have put that team on the map. What a waste of fake blood and prosthetics if I ever saw one.

Two HUGE thumbs down. Please, for the love of God, avoid everything about this picture. I'm honestly trying to do y'all a favor and saving your precious time. I wish someone had done that for me.

It is not bad but it is graphic, probably too much for a lot of people. If that stuff isn't for you then you might avoid this, I suppose.

Life is cruel sometimes, it is unfortunate what happens here. Sometimes the physics and logic were distracting. The gore is a lot at times. The story is simple, if a little light.

I thought it was fine. Not for children

I liked how we came to understand the main character. I don't know what else to say, the gore and tone are suffocating enough it makes the stakes and pay-off that much more engaging.

Compared to the tone of Winter's Bone, it is a good companion piece.