The Hive

The gave the impression that it is a very budget movie, it's just like a sketch I regret watching it It's wasted so much time. I am now trying to remember something good in the movie to not appear just a mean person, but I really can't think of any thing even the kids they were talking about did not appear in the movie. There are only 5 characters running the whole movie, the idea is good, but the performance and application it does not present the idea in its best shape. I really hope a big company take the idea and create something better than this movie. It's a very bad experience I'm not gonna lie.

The Hive" emerges as a beacon of terror in the vast landscape of horror cinema, delivering a spine-chilling narrative that will haunt viewers long after the credits roll. Directed with a deft hand and infused with a palpable sense of dread, this film immerses audiences in a nightmarish journey that transcends the confines of the genre.

At its core, "The Hive" is a gripping tale of survival against insurmountable odds. Set against the backdrop of a secluded cabin in the woods, the story follows a group of friends whose idyllic retreat takes a sinister turn when they unwittingly disturb an ancient hive buried beneath the forest floor. What begins as a weekend getaway soon descends into a harrowing fight for survival as the friends find themselves hunted by an unseen force that threatens to consume them all.

This story would have worked better as a Star Trek or Twilight Zone episode, and not just because it could have been told in half the time. It's fine if you enjoy the slow tension of a mystery and some clever--but predictable--plot reveals.

The acting good enough, though some lines were more recited than acted. One character came across as too strange to be believed, and I thought that was just bad acting until much later in the movie.

The people seemed normal. The setting and visuals seemed normal. It could have passed for an episode of a sitcom if not for the creepy strangers and confusing events. I found the constant background music to be distracting.

It's not often that a horror movie comes along that leaves audiences questioning not just the plot, but their life choices in general. "The Hive" manages to achieve this feat, but not in the way the filmmakers intended. This so-called horror flick is more of a horror show, and not the kind you'd willingly pay money to see.

Let's start with the plot-or lack thereof. "The Hive" attempts to weave a narrative around a mysterious outbreak that turns people into mindless drones. It's as if the writers raided the reject pile of apocalyptic zombie movie scripts and decided to create a concoction of clichés that even the most forgiving horror aficionado would find hard to stomach. The story lacks any originality or depth, making it feel like a cheap knockoff of countless better films that have explored similar themes.

The characters in "The Hive" are as one-dimensional as they come. It's almost impressive how little effort was put into making them relatable or interesting. The protagonist, if you can even call them that, is a cookie-cutter, forgettable individual whose main purpose seems to be running from one poorly lit scene to another. The supporting cast, if you can call them that, might as well be cardboard cutouts with how much personality they bring to the table. As the film stumbles along, you'll find yourself caring more about your grocery list than the fate of these underdeveloped characters.

Now, let's talk about the cinematography-or lack thereof. "The Hive" seems to have a fetish for dimly lit corridors and shaky camera work that leaves the audience feeling disoriented for all the wrong reasons. If the intention was to create a sense of fear and suspense, the execution missed the mark entirely. Instead, it feels like the filmmakers simply forgot to pay the electricity bill on set, leaving viewers squinting at the screen in an attempt to decipher what's happening. The overuse of jump scares only serves to highlight the lack of genuine tension or atmosphere, turning what could have been a mildly entertaining horror romp into a predictable and tedious experience.

Special effects? Well, "The Hive" seems to have a budget that makes a high school play look like a Hollywood blockbuster. The makeup for the infected individuals looks like it was done by an amateur with a limited supply of red paint and a penchant for Halloween masks. The CGI is so laughably bad that it's hard to take any of the supposedly horrifying scenes seriously. At times, it feels like the film is trying to pay homage to the horror classics of the '80s, but instead, it comes across as a desperate attempt to cover up its lack of substance.

The soundtrack of "The Hive" is equally forgettable. If you've heard one generic horror movie score, you've heard them all. The film relies on the same tired tropes of screeching violins and sudden loud noises to trick the audience into feeling scared. It's a lazy and uninspired approach that adds nothing to the overall viewing experience.

Perhaps the most baffling aspect of "The Hive" is its pacing-or lack thereof. The film somehow manages to drag on and rush through scenes simultaneously, leaving viewers with a sense of temporal dissonance. At times, you'll be checking your watch, wondering if it's been hours since the movie started, only to realize it's barely been 30 minutes. The erratic pacing does little to build suspense or investment in the plot, and by the time the credits roll, you'll be left wondering why you wasted precious time on such a lackluster cinematic endeavor.

In conclusion, "The Hive" is a horror movie in name only. Its feeble attempt at crafting a compelling story, combined with lackluster characters, abysmal cinematography, subpar special effects, and a forgettable soundtrack, makes it a prime candidate for the "skip" button. Save yourself the agony and opt for a horror film that actually delivers on the promises of fear and entertainment. "The Hive" is a buzzkill of epic proportions that deserves to be swatted away from your watchlist.

This was a terrible contribution to the world of film.

It was monotonous to say the very least. It looked like it was. The narrative of this flick was non existent. It took boredom to its lowest level and the repetitious lines just seemed to pour out over and over again.

The budget for this filmmust have run into 40 or 50 dollars. You might as well have closed your eyes all through the film and just have used your imagination.

It was like a bad Montey Python meets Pepper Pig.

The acting couldn't really be judged fairly because there was no point in them trying to perform to what seemed to the film crew and absolutely nobody else. It was an awful flick.