In Matthew Hoobin's documentary debut, a widespread wealth of cinematic history is put on display that studies the evolution of horror films closely.
The editing throughout the documentary is quite good, as is Hoobin's narration; though one should be forewarned that this director is of Canadian descent and his heavy Canadian accent and colloquialisms may be distracting to some viewers. Furthermore, at times the voice-over is noticeably subpar in its recording, and a few of the jokes presented in the narration fall a bit flat.
While Hoobin's primary call to action leaves the viewer with much to consider regarding horror films and their evolution as a whole, the overall message seems a bit unclear. Moreover, the sheer volume of information being told to the audience leaves the viewer feeling a bit too passive, as opposed to feeling as if they are actively participating in a dialogue with Hoobin himself.
Ultimately, the film is solidly edited, well-narrated, and is laudably accurate in its depiction of the history of horror. While the film does suffer from some uneven audio and hit-or-miss jokes, the overall product is quite solid.
7/10
