The Last Light

I was bored beyond endurance and it took me 3 days to get through this film, most of which is so damn dark you can't see what's going on except when the handyman is wandering around with a lit match. Even then, you're mostly guessing.

This could have been a neat little tale except that it's too long and there wasn't enough imagination put into it. The setting is atmospheric enough, but too bad it wasn't used to its best advantage.

A nice little ghost story. I can understand the bad reviews here and elsewhere, after all the American viewing audience has been reduced to the level of a twelve year old. If it's not a Marvel extravaganza Blockbuster, or another re-hash of Lucas's 40 year old trilogy , it's just not worth watching. Right? First it is not a American production so don't expect it to be a roller-coaster ride of thrills and effects, second it's low budget again don't expect it to be a roller-coaster ride of thrills and effects, and thirdly the people depicted are not Americans so don't expect them to act, talk or look like they are. The story telling is quite good, the atmosphere is quite good, the acting is quite good over all. If you're a fan of horror from Ireland, Scotland or Wales then you'll probably enjoy it, if you're not then you wont.

Some good scary moments but ultimately slow and predictable. Not good even allowing for limited budget.

I feel I'd be safe in saying that I am not the only one out there that has an eclectic taste in films, just as I have such in books. I watch a lot of cheesy, poorly acted films that still bring a great deal to the table. Such is the film I am going to review this evening.

The Last Light: An Irish Ghost Story NR/ 84 min's/ CC English 2011 Directed and Produced by: George Clarke Starring: JoL Crawford Peter Meehan Robert Render Vivian Jameson

This is a decent film as ghost story/supernatural films go. I understand it did win Robert Render an award at the Freak Show Festival in Florida. It is claimed to be "as scary as the Blair Witch Project". Don't hold your breath for that.

SYNOPSIS: Handy man, Rob, is hired to brick up an abandoned mansion. (This was actually shot on location, so look for the real deal here!) He is not alone in the old manse. Locked inside, he is forced to deal with the supernatural ghosts in order to survive. But not all who reside in the mansion are ghosts. In order to survive to get back to his wife, who is supposed to be packing for the belated honeymoon, Rob must go through a hellish nightmare and escape those who would keep him forever in the dark, decrepit building.

Will he survive?

This will keep you on your toes and waiting for whatever comes up in the next scene. Just don't expect talent, for the actors have none.

I give it Five Stars. (It has a great story line!)

And a big Thumbs Up!

You can find the film on Amazon.com, for $7.99 on DVD. It is also available to rent through Amazon for $4.99 -$7.99.

Okay so you go to the Cinema to see a film made with a VERY low budget you don't expect to be that pleased so you expect a not that great film... From the 1st scene I knew straight away that this was not going to be a poor film the quality, the scenery EVERYTHING was just right. It felt like a film you would see around the world but no this was a local film and I just cant believe that a small team with such a small budget managed to pull this off! I cannot imagine what quality of movie could be made with the millions of pounds budget big names spend... For a young crew I can see a very bright future for YFP (Yellow Fever Productions) and I look forward to seeing more movies by George Clarke and Robert Render!