I'm really not sure what all the haters of this movie are going on about.
It is a well crafted suspense thriller that hits many of the right notes - it even manages to do what many big budget movies fail to do, save the monster reveal until the very end of the film (which is one of the golden rules of a monster movie).
The acting is pretty good (the girlfriend who appears briefly at the beginning of the film is probably the weakest actor in the entire film, but the rest turn in acceptable performances) - there are even moments where it feels almost like an authentic documentary.
The setting for the film was a smart choice and it is used excellently (I've seen similar films which clearly appear to be different angles of the same small environment, or others where the editing of the film leaves you struggling to make sense of an coherent geography as the journey progresses).
The music and soundscape was great (although the Foley work on the neck snapping effect was a bit average).
A great premise that is well executed on a budget.
If you're looking for a gorefest, or another mindless torture porn movie, then you aren't going to get this film, but if you like suspense films with good atmosphere then you'll probably enjoy this one.
It is a well crafted suspense thriller that hits many of the right notes - it even manages to do what many big budget movies fail to do, save the monster reveal until the very end of the film (which is one of the golden rules of a monster movie).
The acting is pretty good (the girlfriend who appears briefly at the beginning of the film is probably the weakest actor in the entire film, but the rest turn in acceptable performances) - there are even moments where it feels almost like an authentic documentary.
The setting for the film was a smart choice and it is used excellently (I've seen similar films which clearly appear to be different angles of the same small environment, or others where the editing of the film leaves you struggling to make sense of an coherent geography as the journey progresses).
The music and soundscape was great (although the Foley work on the neck snapping effect was a bit average).
A great premise that is well executed on a budget.
If you're looking for a gorefest, or another mindless torture porn movie, then you aren't going to get this film, but if you like suspense films with good atmosphere then you'll probably enjoy this one.