12 Kilometers

I agree with alot of the reviews around what was done so well in this film so I would like to critise constructively as all my love for this film is highlighted by others.

The sound design and sound track at the beginning was very clear and loud at times which distracted me. Alot of the film I thought would be executed better if more of it was silent. Mostly I was not sure if what I was hearing was soundtrack or diegetic sound effects and part of the narrative.

The protagonist was unclear as I had impressions that the man we followed until the end was the antogonist. With a farely confusing but beautiful finish.

The cutaways by the microscopic photographer were beautiful with a War of the Worlds feel however I felt there was too many and got distracted.

I love the auteur feel you have to your films and the film sucessfully carries out an aesthetic and mood to it.

It all starts with my cousin sending me a link to a video where a guy talks about the movie 12 Kilometers, a film you need to contact the director by private message and list your 3 favorite horror movies, if you pass the test... You are allowed to watch 12 Kilometers. Right from the start I think it's a pretty cool concept that makes sure the preferred audience watch your movie.

I was also really surprised by the short film, it was actually a lot of fun, Mike Pecci seems to be a director with good instincts and solid cinematic knowledge, 12KM is a weird sci-fi/horror mindtrip with great sound design and editing. Give this man an episode of Cabinet Of Curiosities, because this was very promising!

I mention Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities because this is something that could very well exist in the anthology that was released this October, it's like an attack to the senses and the brain. He uses some inventive imagery and editing tricks to melt your brain and I was all-in for that. The actors in the short are all very competent, I feel like Mike Pecci made the best use of its budget this is why I'm curious to see what he could do with a bigger budget and creative freedom.

Strongly recommend trying out this experience.

I feel I have not seen enough Russian language movies, but with a horror edge to it, this was really engaging all the way to the end. By the time I was finished, i was completely sucked in and wanted to know how the rest of the story plays out. Sadly this is only a short a this stage, but I would be very intrigued to watch the feature length version!

The sound design was very effective to allow that sense of disorientation of what was occuring, and married up well with the implementation of body horror towards the end. However, there is a slight drawback with that, as it wasn't entirely clear if what I was hearing (as the characters were) was part of the soundtrack or diagetic sound in line with the narrative.

Promising work from the director Mike Pecci, and glad I got the opportunity to watch this. Just left me wanting more, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

First thanks to Mike for the password to watch this. I did enjoy this short , but I wanted some additional understanding of what's happening or something to provide some closure to the end of the film. The ending seemed more abrupt than I expected. By the time there seemed to be some introduction to the dark presence from the deep, then it just ends and goes to credits.

The atmosphere and acting were all great and I can't wait to see more from this director. I just felt like this was more like the opening 20+ minutes of a show or movie than a short film. If a full feature of this premise came out I would definitely watch that!!!!

This short is a true work of art. It's a fresh, original idea sprung from great influences. I had watched the trailers and seen the promos for this but it doesn't prepare you, unlike most modern movies that give it all away in 2 minutes. From the start this one gets under your skin, you're thown into a plot you just want to know more about. The score is fantastic, achieving it's goal at providing tension and unease. Performances are top notch, from snarky to conniving to emotional, it's all there. True professionals made this one, and it deserves a full length release. I can't wait.