Had to waver between the 2 stars or 3 stars. Really...it's a 2 1/2 - but it doesn't seem as if Amazon will let me do a half star. So. Well. I watched the whole thing - which is more than I can say for the movie DEMONIC that I TRIED to watch before this one. (for future reference avoid DEMONIC)
This movie is one of those that is slightly maddening because the things that are wrong with it - or at least MAJORLY wrong with it - are such easy fixes. I found myself wanting to do some re-shoots and edits - et voila!
We get rid of the turkey. Yes - the monster looks like a turkey - a roasted, browned turkey and there is no way around it. I am a little baffled as to why the special effects team didn't just go for the viscous, gooey thing - put on enough goo and it works. ISOLATION is a GREAT horror movie and it relies on goo. And later it's a turkey with? Cocktail olives? Moldy tater tots? Oh, and there is Home Depot ventilation duct taped to the turkey.
Aside from the turkey - kudos indeed to practical effects. I love seeing practical effects and the make-up work was also excellent.
The second problem is bigger than the turkey and that's the lead actress. Every time she was on the screen I wondered if I was going to make it until the end of this one. She might be fine in a totally different role - but buying the airhead tramp sporting the t-shirt emblazoned with "HOOKER" didn't really scream out "brilliant scientist". Also, her lone scientific skill seem to be holding an old video camera with her manicured hand. Sorry, but I kept wondering whose girlfriend is she - or what financing did she help bring - because it didn't seem possible that she was cast because she was perfect for this part. Yeesh. The good news is I quite liked the lead actor. His transformation in the film is starting and done mostly with simple acting technique - posture, voice, etc. I liked him enough that it made me endure his leading lady.
I don't want to spoiler here - but if you read the log line - you get the idea. It's a vampire movie that's got a bit of THE FLY tossed in - definitely nods here and there to Cronenberg's body horror. There are a couple of fresh ideas even. I liked a lot of the dream/vision quick inserts. There is some good imagery. There are some gross out moments. It's not a scary film - but it is creepy in that body horror way. Lastly - we need a new ending.
So...I can't suggest you spend your money to rent this - unless you've seen all the great, good, so-so horror movies. (a place I seem to have reached). Like the other reviewer, I came here because of reading about it on Bloody Disgusting. I am willing to roll the dice. I don't regret watching it. I think I'd give the director another chance. I definitely hope the lead actor gets work. If you come across this film for free - I'd say that's a more prudent choice - like if it's on cable one night, etc.
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