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Am I the only one who really liked this movie?

posted 12 years ago by to_the_ark
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I just finished the film and can honestly say it was very creepy and kept me on edge right until the end.

Although it borrowed from other films - namely the scene of Kayako coming out of the dryer - it also showed me things I've never seen done before, such as the scene where Kelly and Ben find a bunch of furniture molded into the ceiling and walls of the house or the scene where Kelly nails the laundry room door closed only to find herself trapped within the same room.

The acting was fine and was like that of a typical horror movie. Characters scream and say stupid things. But I didn't really expect anything of them other than to be entertained; which I was.

I just don't see why everyone (literally everyone) hates the film. It's really not that bad when put up against other recent films like Paranormal Activity 4 or Grave Encounters 2, which I consider far worse in terms of quality but are getting better reviews.

7/10.

Scream your last breath

[–] Albatoss 11 years ago

I gave it a 6/10. Pretty good and creepy. The rating is way too low here.

[–] intotrance 11 years ago

To simply answer your initial question: I sure hope so.

[–] genevaporter 11 years ago

The graphics were really good. The shadows and figures were incredibly creepy, and that ending made my skin crawl.

It was mainly the dialogue that ruined the movie. It seemed so cookie-cutter and forced.

But you're right that it's better than most of the other PA imitators.

[–] torj_alfa 11 years ago

I'm agree, it's not a bad movie and I wouldn't give it only 4/10. It may be more like 8/10 because it's actually a thrilling movie. The actors, story and the visual is great. And a genre like this movie often failed with one of these things.
The movie is just great as it is, but I hope there will be a sequel in some way.

[–] laymonite-2 11 years ago

I pretty much agree, it had some interesting and original ideas which seem to have been wasted on most of the audience.

It's not the best, but I'd have no hesitation in recommending it to fellow horror fans as well worth seeing.

[–] htownsteve 11 years ago

1. I enjoyed it very much,
B. I don't get all the bad reviews,
4. seen a LOT worse rated higher (like "The Posession"

I gave it a '7' just to try to boost it a little. In reality it's about a '6'

Son, you can't polish a turd

[–] be236 11 years ago

I liked it. Better than some other horror/ghost movies.

[–] kod_113 11 years ago

I can't believe this thread exists, this movies is horrible guys.... worst movie I have ever seen in my life....

[–] Jackie68 11 years ago

I like it too. Although, I tend to prefer these type of horror films over the gorefested ones.

[–] Jolie64 11 years ago

I can't believe this thread exists, this movies is horrible guys.... worst movie I have ever seen in my life....

Well, that is your opinion and you are entitled to it. However, others myself included think it was enjoyable

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[–] lavashop 11 years ago

I, too, liked the film.
I thought the ending was effective and unnerving.
Not everything has to be explained to the T, and I relished the unexplained.
I gave it 7 out of 10.