derbo73
A mediocre horror/mystery movie about a girl killed during an exorcism and a young journalist trying to investigate the case. I had the feeling this movie was motivated by better examples of the genre but tried too hard to imitate a certain look and atmosphere, ending in endless dialogue and driving around without anything happening. The background story is a bit convoluted and at a certain point I decided to no longer care. The ending receives an intense climax but was predictable and you don't really worry about the protagonist. The acting was ok to naive, no terrible bad acting but lifeless and boring as the whole movie.The mystery stuff has been seen on screens hundreds of times already, nothing new here, although the old buildings, nature and scenery do look great. Even the SFX were the same old stuff - black eyes, unearthly deep voice, demon makes things fly around so on.The main actress is quite young and did not convince me yet. She is good looking and I guess that's why they cast her. A secondary female role was filled in by Brittany Ashworth, who delivered a better playing, yet they all somehow had to struggle with the weak story, dilaogues and directing.I was very happy when it finally ended and the only horror I felt was the thought of having to see it again one day. There are worse movies, but in the end wasted time is wasted time.
gabybirnat
I must say it from the beginning mates...I hate, but I really hate, two things at this movie. I'd say that if I was not romanian i would've probably rate this movie with probably 5 or maybe 6 stars. Back to the two things I hate about this movie:
1. Presents a deformed view of rural lifestyle in Romania bringing it to something that can be compared to the dark ages. I understand the artistical prespective of the producer but still...really....this is how you want to make a country known...a third world country.
2. I am borned and raised catholic but I still think that some scenes filmed in that orthodox church are kinda disrespectull.
It is just my opinion and I miight be wrong, I just said what i think.
kosmasp
It is a horror movie, but it does have a non-believer in the lead. Obviously it tries to keep this as real as possible and if I'm not mistaken this was based on a real story. I can't and don't want to keep up with this stuff. It shouldn't matter unless you care about that label (most do in a negative light).But there have been worse horror movies and while it does serve the clichés (with jump and false scares aplenty), it does have decent story to tell. The motivation of our main female character is somewhat comprehensible and makes sense most of the time. Not every (bad) decision she makes, just her drive behind why she wants that story. Acting is OK, and overall it is watchable.
freebot_sorce-80113
As now a days movies are becoming repetitive and of the same plot it was nice to find a horror movie that was unique, and different from other movies. To say the least when i went to watch the movie i had in mind that i wanted to see a movie that would scare me and serve a constant thrilling vibe and that is exactly what i got. The movie has exceeded expectations and deserves a higher rating for sure.