ny-99056
Interesting art piece if you like anthology types of horror. The director makes a point to give you the ability to interpet this movie the way you want, and delivers it with a sort of "Fellini meets Freddies Nightmares" attitude. If you need explanations to justify your viewing experiences, this probably isn't the type for you. He takes you on and interesting journey that ends as it begins with decent actors and a professional delivery. I'm certain and hopeful to see more from this director.
MarcoLara
I enjoyed this movie thoroughly, because I knew what I was in for. And you will, too, as long as you like horror classics, short stories, and some gore.Everyone loved the one of the accident the most. I liked them all. But I will not spoil a thing. I will tell you, though, that there is a bit of predictability if you are a hardcore fan, and that you are going to be scared no matter what type of fan you are.Could it have been better? Well, I gave it an 8 for a reason. It is, by no means, a masterpiece. But then again, if we look at the budget and what this movie aims to achieve, I should have given it 11 points.It is a good movie for a date night, or for any night that caught you in the mood for classic horror.
setaphil
Despite seeing all these glowing reviews, I don't think it was that great. The film was filled with loosely related stories that has a similar theme. However, the movie as a whole doesn't make any sense because it has no on- going plot. It has only a theme and the same character to act as a start for another story. Maybe i just have very high standards, but i hoped that the stories would be more connected to each other. The dialogue was weird enough to feel unease which i'm not really sure that's good or not. Still, i can appreciate that these stories were weird and incomprehensible that the place (that these stories taking place) felt like hell. So, it was interesting to watch. 5.3/10
RileyOnFilm
These small films fit into one another just like the Twilight Zone movies. If you're looking for a common theme, you're likely to be disappointed, There are these giant devilish skeleton bats that chase some of the characters, apparently for justice. Other than that, it's just a fairly well made, and simply made, horror movie with a few clever twists.There is one part where a man is distracted by his phone while driving and he hits a girl who had just escaped a satanic sacrifice ceremony. He calls 911 only to become more confused by what has happened and of course frustrated. Some of the stories are like that, unsatisfying.Th giant bat effects ARE satisfying, along with the final scene where we are brought up to speed about what's happening in the chase in the opening scene. The movie works like a circle, setting you on a path and then replacing you there after you've finished another story.This film has a lot of killing and blood in it. There isn't much explanation for any of it though. I suppose you could draw the conclusion that if you live an immoral life, you'll have to reckon with the grim reaper or the devil or some being at the end of your life. Not a very original idea for a horror movie but there are enough clever twists to keep you guessing. It lost two stars with me for the lack of explanation about many elements in the stories.I suppose it could be seen as the devil is coming for those who have killed or sinned terribly but they never say why. If you don't mind open ended movies, you'll probably not get my criticism. I like finding out why the mysterious things happen. It pleases me when everything fit, Southbound is a good movie but seems to leave so many thinking projects up to the viewer. For plain text horror with minimal production, I recommend it!