4 reviews
It's always to see people of color in independent media, but this film needed alot of work. The plot was interesting, but the acting was nor strong, could have been a casting mismatched. Also the violent scenes were intense considering the low production of special effects, giving off a "Scream"-like performance and scene.
- babyjaguar
- Sep 28, 2019
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I've loved thriller movies since I was a kid. Cape Fear, Rasing Cain and Single White Female are three titles that instantly come to mind when I think of my favorites from back in the day. I found this on Amazon for free, so I thought I would give it a shot.
I read the plot description and was immediately intrested. When movies like this are excited perfectly, they drip with tension. Using a game as the method to drive the plot forward let's you break a few conventional rules. Knowing this, I was prepared for scorched earth truth and what would lead to inevitable escalation.
I was a bit disappointed. Most in the main character, Gian. I just don't buy him as "that guy". In a thriller your main character has to be charismatic, intense and driven. They have have a Svengali type quality. The twisted puppet master that secretly pulls the strings. Gian just kind of walked through this one. When he yells or has a mood shift, I don't get that tingle. When he mocks his victims, I don't feel that strange mix of fear and pity. It felt more like people in a room reading lines.
I really hope the director will give the genre another shot. This movie could have been epic if better executed. It's not the worst thriller I've seen. The characters feel one-dimensional and stiff, and Gian seems better suited for traditional drama, as opposed to a thriller. If you're in the mood for a good underrated thriller, check out Exam.
I read the plot description and was immediately intrested. When movies like this are excited perfectly, they drip with tension. Using a game as the method to drive the plot forward let's you break a few conventional rules. Knowing this, I was prepared for scorched earth truth and what would lead to inevitable escalation.
I was a bit disappointed. Most in the main character, Gian. I just don't buy him as "that guy". In a thriller your main character has to be charismatic, intense and driven. They have have a Svengali type quality. The twisted puppet master that secretly pulls the strings. Gian just kind of walked through this one. When he yells or has a mood shift, I don't get that tingle. When he mocks his victims, I don't feel that strange mix of fear and pity. It felt more like people in a room reading lines.
I really hope the director will give the genre another shot. This movie could have been epic if better executed. It's not the worst thriller I've seen. The characters feel one-dimensional and stiff, and Gian seems better suited for traditional drama, as opposed to a thriller. If you're in the mood for a good underrated thriller, check out Exam.
- devinsdadk
- Mar 20, 2019
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This film was full of lies, cheating, creeping, and suspense! I also enjoyed the musical selections! Jon Brunson is an amazing director/writer/actor!!!!!
- veronicadillard-23815
- May 2, 2018
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- frankiehoffman
- May 31, 2019
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