I love low budget flicks and often try to find different
ones to view. This past weekend, I stumbled upon a low budget flick that I had
not seen. That is the next one up, the 2012 entry Darkest Night.
Plot/ A family gathers for a happy reunion and marriage
announcement on Christmas Day at an isolated mansion in the Philippine
mountains only to encounter a series of bizarre, demonic, and tragic events.
This was another low budget gem from Brain Damage Films.
That being said, it is far from perfect, as there are some uneven moments with
the acting, pacing and hand-held camera work. The idea to the storyline was
there and there was enough originality to make the found footage aspect
somewhat different than the typical entry in the genre. This film had potential
and likely would have been more appealing had it ditched the found footage
aspects and went with a traditional shoot. In the end, it is not the best found
footage flick, but it is also not the worst. If you enjoy this type of flick
and are out of options, go ahead and check it out. However, it is not a must
see.
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