A
dark and original horror, in the style of a documentary. At
the start of the film you are told that everyone in it is
not an actor. This is very important, for if you really want
to fully appreciate this film you need to believe it was true.
Just for the duration.
The
direction style is not dissimilar to a "real life crime documentary".
However the similarities stop there. The intricacy of the
plot is more deep and interesting than any other film I've
seen, it's absolute writing genius.
From the first scene of the film portraying the beleaguered
911 call made by one of the characters, you are sucked right
in. The four young filmmakers, who unwittingly capture their
own demise in the remote pine forests, have a certain naivity
and charisma which really makes you empathise with their plight.
The film builds slowly from the start, with piece after piece
of evidence being brought into the equation. This makes you
ask questions of yourself. How? Why? Who?
Some people may find the documentary style a bit boring and
slow, but if you take it for what it is. Which is a very original
piece of filmmaking (despite the blair witch project), it
is an entertaining and enthralling journey.
Richard
Hagan
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