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Nothing much to say really, it's not great & it's not god awful, the story is a bit lame & has been done before way better, but it definitely has a bit of creepy factor, the production values are pretty good considering it was obviously low budget, the acting was above par from a cast that i had never personally heard of, although 1 or 2 faces looked familiar, so all in all not a complete waste of my time, i definitely won't be watching it again though, 5/10
Well for a horror movie released in 2020, "Behind You" feels more like something from the 1990s, for better or worse - depending on your particular preference of horror movie of course.
I hadn't heard about this movie prior to getting a chance to watch it. And it being a horror movie was essentially enough to catch my attention. So I sat down to watch it with zero expectations.
"Behind You" proved to be adequately entertaining. Granted, it wasn't an outstanding or particularly memorable horror movie, nor was it a movie that I will be watching a second time around. But it turned out to be adequately entertaining for what it turned out to be.
In terms of scares and thrills, then "Behind You" was lacking majorly in this department, especially for a seasoned horror veteran such as myself. Sure, I believe that newcomers to the horror genre might find this movie to have scenes that are scary. But for me, it was just a bit too generic and seen in other movies already.
The acting in the movie was good, and that was actually the movie's strongest selling point.
I am rating "Behind You" a mediocre five out of ten stars.
I hadn't heard about this movie prior to getting a chance to watch it. And it being a horror movie was essentially enough to catch my attention. So I sat down to watch it with zero expectations.
"Behind You" proved to be adequately entertaining. Granted, it wasn't an outstanding or particularly memorable horror movie, nor was it a movie that I will be watching a second time around. But it turned out to be adequately entertaining for what it turned out to be.
In terms of scares and thrills, then "Behind You" was lacking majorly in this department, especially for a seasoned horror veteran such as myself. Sure, I believe that newcomers to the horror genre might find this movie to have scenes that are scary. But for me, it was just a bit too generic and seen in other movies already.
The acting in the movie was good, and that was actually the movie's strongest selling point.
I am rating "Behind You" a mediocre five out of ten stars.
- paul_haakonsen
- Apr 17, 2020
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The cinematography was okay, but the writing wasn't at all. When the plot is rice paper thin and yet the characters feel compelled to explain the plot in the movie to ad nauseam, you know this film is in trouble.
My advice, leave this film "behind you"
My advice, leave this film "behind you"
- Horror_Flick_Fanatic
- Apr 18, 2020
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I am fan of the horror movies, however this movie is just not up to expectations of the story. More or less boring and no development of story at all.
- dajanagusakdaja
- Apr 16, 2020
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This movie was selected from a long list of possibilities in a search for a good old fashioned scary ghost story. I am a huge horror fan, and I watch movies a lot. So I consider myself a good judge of the genre This movie made a ton of promises, with very little payout. You get set up for the usual spooky secrets in the haunted house/ basement bit, complete with children to scare witless, and seemingly disgruntled relatives. So lets dig in........and waiting..........and waiting..........Other than a slow passing of character exposition, where we get reminded that there are dark secrets in this house, the bulk of the movie goes by with very little actual supernatural events. Then just before you decide you really have wasted your night on a boring movie, it explodes into a non-stop horror roller coaster. 90% of the action takes place in the last 10% of the movie. The rest of the movie felt juvenile and cheesy. Just too little too late for me.
- fuzandphil
- Apr 24, 2020
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The performances were all great, and the bond between the sisters was believable. The cinematography and music were also very good.
The problem a lot of people seem to have is with the pacing, which I honestly found fine. I like that it took its time and let things unfold naturally. As for its scariness, it was fairly scary. It WAS a bit too reliant on jump scares, but it wasn't as much so as, say, It Chapter 2 was.
The character arc of Charles was the one I found the most engaging, even if I disagree with his arc's conclusion and found it to be a bit harsh.
But the girl who played Olivia was especially great. You really felt her frustration at everything that was going on around her.
The problem a lot of people seem to have is with the pacing, which I honestly found fine. I like that it took its time and let things unfold naturally. As for its scariness, it was fairly scary. It WAS a bit too reliant on jump scares, but it wasn't as much so as, say, It Chapter 2 was.
The character arc of Charles was the one I found the most engaging, even if I disagree with his arc's conclusion and found it to be a bit harsh.
But the girl who played Olivia was especially great. You really felt her frustration at everything that was going on around her.
- dmacfarlane-58696
- Oct 21, 2024
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- nogodnomasters
- Jun 18, 2020
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I personally love horror movies. Always have. Ive seen good ones and bad ones as well as horrible ones. This isn't the best movie I've ever seen, but its very very far from the worst. Its nice to characters in a horror movie with a story, character development, and to be honest, some humanity in the characters. For me, a good horror movie delivers more than just gore and jump scares. Id watch this one again.
- kimberlynwalrath
- Aug 28, 2020
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I can never rate these types of movies on the same scale as I would a movie with a larger budget and known actors but I can rate it on the lower budget movie scale where this one would fit as a solid 6. The story is good, the acting is decent and the horror aspect offers some scares and is creepy enough.
I was actually surprised because I didn't expect the film to be a watchable horror film let alone a decent story. I did feel like it went on longer than it should have. No need for a "twist" or "surprise ending" with these types of films. Just keep it straight and cut it with a happy ending (or a sad one).
I don't have many complaints about the movie I did enjoy it for what it was. A Sunday evening type of horror movie. Lights on the violence,gore, and profanity but entertaining enough to still be a horror movie.
I liked it... I'll probably forget that I watched it though. If I could compare the film to something... I'd say it's like a good frozen pizza. You know you'd rather have a pie fresh out a real parlor but that frozen pizza is convenient when you're hungry and it's too late to pick up anything. That is this movie. It's a convenient little horror film that does it's job of entertaining you for the duration of its run time. You don't anticipate it to be an amazing experience but it is at least a good one that is filling.
I was actually surprised because I didn't expect the film to be a watchable horror film let alone a decent story. I did feel like it went on longer than it should have. No need for a "twist" or "surprise ending" with these types of films. Just keep it straight and cut it with a happy ending (or a sad one).
I don't have many complaints about the movie I did enjoy it for what it was. A Sunday evening type of horror movie. Lights on the violence,gore, and profanity but entertaining enough to still be a horror movie.
I liked it... I'll probably forget that I watched it though. If I could compare the film to something... I'd say it's like a good frozen pizza. You know you'd rather have a pie fresh out a real parlor but that frozen pizza is convenient when you're hungry and it's too late to pick up anything. That is this movie. It's a convenient little horror film that does it's job of entertaining you for the duration of its run time. You don't anticipate it to be an amazing experience but it is at least a good one that is filling.
The acting wasn't the worst, for a low budget movie it was ok. There were numerous times you found yourself saying 'really, now who would do that?' It's one of those movies that the characters actions were so stupid that you just felt angered from the stupidity. The writing could have been better, or at least believable of what people would do in the same situation.
- adamwhitworth-79963
- Aug 19, 2020
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Same overburnt spirit storyline, dreadful acting, not scary, boring to watching even with one eye. Save your precious time.
- natespresh
- Sep 23, 2020
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- caronelodie
- May 9, 2020
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- jovi-stardust
- Oct 5, 2020
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Not horrible, just predictable. Sick of the traditional horror movie making methods with the jump scares & predictability but also the wanna be realistic tries too. We honestly need a fresh new method to making scary movies & none has done that in year &/or if ever honestly.
- ScottDWhalen
- Sep 20, 2020
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- luveyfluffy
- Jun 5, 2020
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When it comes to horror films there can only be so much originality so I don't get why people complain about that when there's really only four plots. That being possession/excorcism, slasher, psychological, or haunted house. This is a fine haunted house flick and certainly has its moments. Not bad for a low budget Hulu horror movie.
- johnsmithjanuary-20081
- Sep 22, 2021
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REVIEW - BEHIND YOU
Ok so how many of you have seen videos on YouTube of people standing in front of mirrors and their reflections not copying their movements and in some cases moving in a completely different way.
I can't say if there various videos on YouTube are true or not but imagine if they were.
If a spirit was inside the mirror making the reflection act differently.
So we see 2 sisters being dumped at a relatives house where strange things have been happening and one of the rules is to keep out of the basement.
Of course you can guess what happens next and it does but not in a way I've seen before and actually I was quite impressed how the film makers actually made a very tired and used on many occasions story different from the usual rest such as Brahms the boy 2 (yawn).
No give this one a try because you may be pleasantly surprised as I was.
Rating 6 out of 10
Ok so how many of you have seen videos on YouTube of people standing in front of mirrors and their reflections not copying their movements and in some cases moving in a completely different way.
I can't say if there various videos on YouTube are true or not but imagine if they were.
If a spirit was inside the mirror making the reflection act differently.
So we see 2 sisters being dumped at a relatives house where strange things have been happening and one of the rules is to keep out of the basement.
Of course you can guess what happens next and it does but not in a way I've seen before and actually I was quite impressed how the film makers actually made a very tired and used on many occasions story different from the usual rest such as Brahms the boy 2 (yawn).
No give this one a try because you may be pleasantly surprised as I was.
Rating 6 out of 10
- markthomassintek
- Apr 20, 2020
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Halfway through the movie feels way to long. The only believe acting for me is the older caretaker. The two girls in my opinion were the worst. The younger sister was a better actor than the older for me.
Usually I don't leave reviews, but this was irritating for me. Even Polaroid had better acting. At least they looked afraid. This movie all they do is scream. The actors don't even look dedicated to at least being afraid. The high reviews feel like people who are just trying to find a positive and stand out from the negative reviews, when the general consensus is that the movie isn't good.
Gave two stars because at least some of the cinematography was good.
Usually I don't leave reviews, but this was irritating for me. Even Polaroid had better acting. At least they looked afraid. This movie all they do is scream. The actors don't even look dedicated to at least being afraid. The high reviews feel like people who are just trying to find a positive and stand out from the negative reviews, when the general consensus is that the movie isn't good.
Gave two stars because at least some of the cinematography was good.
- thisisjake-95651
- Sep 17, 2020
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In my view Watching this movie was a waste of time. i don't recommend it.
This movie sucks. Don't waste your time. The acting is 2020, the plot is 2020, the movie is 2020.. trash.
- kierstenmay
- Sep 18, 2020
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