kanabuma Even though I have watched hundreds of horror movies, I have never seen such a twist end. Very clever story, to such extent that ordinary people can't understand the plot of the movie. That's why it's underrated. We can give 10 stars simply for the cleverness of the director alone. If we consider the creepy horror elements in the movie, we can give additional 5 stars. It's a real treat for fans of intelligent horror movies.

Dividen What I have to give to this movie is that it has one of the most interesting stories and ideas that I have seen in recent horror. I won't spoil the story but will mention that it focuses around a town with a secret, and the secret is such a cool and creepy idea. This alone makes me love this movie. The lack of translation for the characters when they speak in their foreign language along with the unsettling atmosphere of the town help make this film and its story feel believable and the characters, except maybe the main female character are very likable. My main complaints are that the acting is not exactly on par, mainly with the main characters who occasionally seem uncomfortable with their lines or like they are overacting certain scenes. It however is not enough to really take you out of the story and luckily the story uses blood/gore to its benefit and does not overdo it too badly. This is the kind of movie that makes me want to know more than we are shown/told and wishes for lore behind the story to come out. Overall, definitely worth watching, just don't expect a masterpiece.

Lamborghini_Mercy The first time I put this movie on, I watched about 15 minutes into the film and turned it off. The acting was bad and I just felt like it was going to be a bad movie. Second time I put it on, turned it off within 10 minutes. I thought the second time around wouldn't be so bad. I didn't want to have this movie not watched all the way through so I gave it one more try and this time I skipped about 30 minutes into the film. And boy, am I glad I did! I was honestly surprised to have like the movie so much especially because I was so turned off by the beginning of the film. I was really captivated by the first eerie scene of the movie. It had me a little creeped out and I found it to be something pretty original. Guarantee, the characters make some stupid decisions but I'm used to seeing that in a lot of horror movies. But the acting isn't too bad as the movie carries on. It definitely was a unique film and I loved how the ending was unexpected. Most movies I watched these days, I can almost predict the direction it's going to take but not with The Shrine! I really loved this and actually watched it about 2 more times afterwards. Just stick out the beginning, the rest of the movie makes up for that. I don't think this is a movie is something that everyone would enjoy, but if you're looking for something different with fresh new concepts, give it a watch.

jlthornb51 A powerful horror film that features a stunningly moving performance by Aaron Ashmore and which is imaginatively directed by John Knautz. This motion picture is dark and disturbing, its atmospheric angst benefiting dramatically from what appears to be authentic Polish locations. When crazed fanatics from a insane Polish cult threaten the lives of an innocent group of tourists, the results are horrific, suspenseful, and unrelentingly awful in what is a very good horror film indeed. The imagery of the forest in the fog is especially haunting and the environment of Poland is simply chilling in itself. Flawed but well done movie of superior quality.