We go through some amazing plot twists in both the "real world" and the movie within a movie. I found it funny when the characters had to figure out what to do next and ended up looking through the pages Jack had typed. And it's not the only time they break the fourth wall.
In a flashback we do learn about the other character which the actor playing Gunnar was. He's very different but still scary looking.
The ending was quite unexpected (to me, anyway) but very satisfying.
The movie within a movie is somewhat effective as a B horror movie. Michael Berryman is a very frightening and intimidating villain, yet loving as a father, in his own way. The young actor quite creepy for a kid. Kristin Booth is very convincing when she is cold, but frightened? Not as talented in that situation. She's better in her "real world" role.
I've heard the name Edward Furlong. He's pretty good, I guess. Nothing overly distinctive.
I felt comfortable with Michael Eisner. He was sort of the voice of reason when he could be.
The "real world" has its own interesting suspense qualities. And there is occasional comedy in both.
This most definitely isn't for kids. The sound went out a lot since this was broadcast TV. I know what that means. And that's just the bad language. Maybe when cleaned up for TV, some kids can handle it.
Is this any good? Well, it's different.
