Elle
I have been obsessed with found footage movies for a while now and will generally watch what I can find regardless of others reviews and opinions. With that being said, I though this was a good and solid movie although I wish the directors did more with the ending. There was a lot of buildup and then POOF. Nothing. Sure, this makes sense for the genre of the movie BUT let's be a bit more creative, yeah? Add a little something maybe? Don't leave us viewers going "that's it"? This usually leads to lower ratings and disappointed faces. Just to caution viewers before they dive into this film, be aware that the footage is not necessarily the best quality. This is not to say it's bad because that's not the case either, it's just not up to par with the newer footage movies.Overall, I would recommend this movie to those who enjoy the genre. Even if you don't like it, it is a movie to add to your "seen" list.
Tira Bebe
So, to start off, I'd like to say that if I could rate this film lower than one, I would. While the style of editing was interesting, and the scenery was beautiful, it was not enough to redeem this abysmal mess of a film.The plot was loose, vague and vaguely incoherent. As I watched, I found myself uncertain of what was going on and why anything was happening. It felt like a bunch of found footage tropes were thrown into a film and given no real reasoning or explanation.There were plot holes everywhere, such as the "dutch hunters" and the man following the people. The mysterious "possession" of the character, with no reasonable cause behind it. Was the entity a ghost? A demon? There was absolutely no building on this plot or superstitions and it was complete tripe. Not to mention the unneeded shot of a penis, the excessive filters during the phone camera scenes, and poor special effects of blood.It was not scary, and relied on jump scares for most of the "scary" parts. Absolutely abysmal, haphazard and with a barely coherent plot.
Liam Blackburn
What a good Ufo sci-thriller. I love the mangling of twangy guitars and 70s style video footage. THe backdrop with all the cactus and rattlesnakes is perfect. This is exactly what a modern Ufo thriller should be. How many attempts have failed in the recent past? Quite a few. This theme will never get old. Crew goes into the woods with a bunch of cameras to hopefully capture some spooky activity on film. When it's done correctly, it's a home-run.. The most important thing is that they are going on a trip.....A trip man.....a trip.....Let's also remember that not all aliens are bad and want to probe you and cut you in pieces.
jmhyrczyk
Dark Mountain is beautifully directed and filmed, it really took me by surprise. This isn't another nauseating, shaky-cam mess. There are a lot of terrific shots and brilliantly edited moments -- especially, the opening montage as the characters drive to the Superstition Mountains. The glitches that periodically disrupt the footage are also particularly effective.When the characters arrive at the mountains, a growing sense of unease builds. Soon, they are lost, confused and frightened. The actors are all well-cast and give strong performances -- their descent into hysteria and madness is completely believable.Dark Mountain is terrifying and thrilling, with memorable scares. Highly recommended.