Lore

I thoroughly enjoy outdoor movies as I like the majesty of the scenery, so in that aspect this film is a solid 7. But as for being a decent horror/paranormal movie it just doesn't get it done. The movie is basically one long walk and at the end of the walk you find yourself wondering how the hell you got to the end as it has no closure and it a waste of an hour +.

Just no!

I gave this a star because the premise and the start of the film isn't entirely bad. But it deteriorates as it goes on and the ending is probably the worst I have ever seen. There is no pay off for enduring this boring nonsense. Nothing is explained. No resolution. Just hocus pocus faux mystery. The acting isn't bad but the story is abysmal.

I think there are plenty of horror films out there with jump scares and action, action, action to fulfill your needs if you want to turn off your brain and just take a roller-coaster ride. Thankfully too, there are films like Lore that present open ended conceptional horror. These are films have you question what really went on and come up with your own interpretation of events.

Unfortunately, films like this, "Kill List" and "The Void" will never be as popular because we've been conditioned to think that character conversations and endings that challenge your intellect are boring and weak storytelling, a common fault with American audiences who have been trained that films must follow a rigid "beat structure" to be any good. If Lore had been a European film, it certainly would have received much more attention.

If you like to think, give this film a shot.

If you don't, please go see latest Hollywood bing-boom-bang.

Lore is an average movie, mediocre at best. I wouldn't waste my time on this one if I were you. I did waste my time and I regret it. I was expecting something scary or maybe just a bit weird but it's just a boring story that has no real end, or at least not a satisfying one. A story that could have been interesting for a horror movie but they just failed to create that, instead you get a couple scenes that are a bit intriguing but that go nowhere so what's the point? The acting is okay, the story isn't, a missed opportunity.

I didn't expect much going into this, but was pleasantly surprised. No flashy CGI and gory blood effects, sometimes subtle is more effective. Personally I get tired of watching generic blood, guts and gore horror, made for a brain dead audience. So when I stumble on something like this, it makes a big difference. Very nice cinematography. Well done all involved for something a little different.

Those that are calling it boring, are probably the Evil Dead Rise or Saw kind of audience, so I wouldn't really take too much notice of the negative remarks. Keep an open mind and give it a watch.

Recommended.