Amateurish and Completely Wretched.....
The Jaundiced Eye | Texas, USA | 01/06/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I am going to keep this short, to avoid wasting any more of my time with this completely lousy movie. If you want to see what happens when an incompetent director is combined with an amateurish cast, a putrid script, and apparently no budget at all, then by all means rent this stinker. It reminded me of the old 1960's drive-in movie features with unconvincing blood and gore and a ridiculous "plot" that keeps you laughing (out of pity) instead of scared.
If one purpose of movie reviews is to keep innocent viewers from wasting their time and money, then please accept my honest advice and avoid this wretched mess at all costs. Even if it were offered for free, it would still be a waste of your precious time.
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It MIGHT have worked if...
M. Blevins | Here, VA | 11/25/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"The ENTIRE cast had been replaced.
We've all seen similar stories before. Some things about the cinematography were strong, while other scenes were so contrived that I wound up adding my own lines after a bit; a habit picked up from years of Mystery Science Theater and Monty Python: the only way of making it through a brutally ridiculous movie. I'm a Lovecraft fan, too, but I've never read this story.
If this idea had been handed to a competent group of actors, it'd probably be decent, but Dr. Munoz and his performance were the most transparent I've seen in a long time. If this one's in your local rental kiosk, and you like to toss a few lines into a bad movie during supposed ultra-dramatic moments, grab it!
As far as I can tell, the cover is the most frightening thing with this one.
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Laughable
Robert A. Cappelletto | Chicago, IL United States | 03/04/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)
"H.P. Lovecraft would roll over in his grave and laugh to death...and then maybe cry a little."