Director:
Edward Payson
Thriller
The
story is basically about a seventeen year old kid named Colin Mason. He gets a
film camera to use on his schools years book project but he uses it in quite
another way. He films himself gruesomely murdering three of his class mates –
and publish the films on the internet!
The
filmmakers claim this not only to be based on true events – and it looks pretty
authentic to be honest, but also to be so called “found footage”! I have a hard
time grasping that it could be such a film, which should mean that real murders
are included. There’s a thin line between entertainment and a documentary but
that would place this movie itself very close to true and genuine snuff! I don’t
believe it!
I wasn’t
sure if it was based on true events though. I did some fast research on the
subject since I didn’t want to rule it out. There are a lot of sick and twisted
people out there, why shouldn’t anyone commit murder and film them for their
own amusement or to make money from it? I think that one of the questions the film
tries to ask its audience! It’s pretty obvious that there’s also a comment in
there for those of you (or those of us) that seek out the most gruesome stuff
on the internet just to watch it. Remember those Russian guys that killed
someone with a screwdriver a few years back and filmed the whole thing? That
found its way on to the internet. The film asks you – why do you watch such
things? Why do you seek it out? Does that make us monsters?
The film
itself isn’t that graphic. I like that it’s kept on a realistic level. Had they
gone over-the-top with buckets of blood the whole point would be lost. As it is
now the film still is chocking! It makes you think about what going on in the
world, starting with the viewers own perspective.
It isn’t
your typical run of the mill horror flick. This has something more to offer. I
personally like when the flicks try to get under your skin without doing it too
much. I don’t know how many times I’ve claimed it but less is more any day of
the week when it comes to serious, frightening, realistic movies! So if you
think you’re going to see a flick filled with special effects and gruesome murders
think again. This might not be for you. But on the other hand, if you’re after
something that might challenge your mind, this might just be the right movie
for you!
7/10
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