Evidence (III) (2012)

Ryan is making a documentary on his friend, Brett, about camping for the first time. However, once they begin camping, they discover that there is a mysterious figure that is hunting them.

Director:

Howie Askins

Writer:

Ryan McCoy

Stars:

Ryan McCoy, Brett Rosenberg, Ashley Bracken

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan McCoy	...	Ryan
Brett Rosenberg	...	Brett
Ashley Bracken	...	Ashley
Toby Bryant	...	Abi's Brother
Abigail Richie	...	Abi
Brandon Richie	...	Gamer on Couch / Tattooed Man
Keith Lewis	...	Lone Wolf
Zack Fahey	...	Man in Hospital Gown
Andrew Varenhorst	...	Man on Stairs
Blaine Gray	...	Rogue Wolf
Corey Knoebel	...	Missing Arm Man
Risdon Roberts	...	Secretary
Julie Givens	...	Pregnant Woman
Owen Sanders	...	Additional Cast
Daniel Wall	...	Additional Cast / Additional Voices

Storyline

Ryan is making a documentary on his friend, Brett, about camping for the first time. However, once they begin camping, they discover that there is a mysterious figure that is hunting them.

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Plot Keywords:

camping | found footage | subjective camera | actor shares first name with character | 

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Taglines:

Keep the camera rolling.

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Genres:

Horror

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook OfOfficial site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2012 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Bizonyíték

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,464 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RynoRyder Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[from outside the caravan the next morning]
Ashley: [yells] Brett! Brett!
Ryan: [groans] Oh my fucking... gosh.
Ashley: Brett!
[Ryan walks outside the caravan]
Ryan: Ashley.
Ashley: Brett!
Ryan: Ashley, honey. Do me a favour, shut the fuck up!
Ashley: I can't find Brett.
Ryan: It's way too early for this.
[...]

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Soundtracks

Party All Night
Performed by U4L

User Reviews

Well Made Candidate in the Found Footage Genre

There's no arguing that this film is well made with a tight script and good direction, however, as is the way with most found footage genre films, is that they really have to have a "believable" concept and storyline, leastways, the storyline has to be one that doesn't come across as instantly ridiculous.

Evidence nearly gets there, but again, the action packed last 60 minutes are just too cluttered with too much going on and too many questions left unanswered.

The worst part of the found footage genre, are the opening character development scenes - they are either hopelessly painful, or, as is the case in Evidence, seamless and pain free with some good dialogue. Far too many of this genre, fall into the trap of not scripting properly, or, leaving the cast to their own devices and letting them ad lib their way through the scenes. Evidence presents a believable introduction and leaves the viewer at ease quite quickly with the characters and their reasons for the documentary.

As mentioned the last 60 minutes have to understandably pack a lot in, trying to provide explanations whilst still delivering the "money shot"

• Evidence gets there, just, with some questions still left hanging.

It's advisable to watch through the credits, as the story continues throughout, why this couldn't be built into the main story, you're left to wonder yourself.

A decent Found Footage film - and it should appeal to most who enjoy the sub genre, just don't go into it with too many high hopes.

6/10