After some old school mysteries including some silent films,
I decided to find something different for my Saturday night. While I do have a
Sci-Fi flick on right now, I started the night with the 2013 found
footage/reality show based Delivery: The Beast Within.
Plot/Delivery tells the story of Kyle and Rachel Massy, a
young couple who agree to document their first pregnancy for a family oriented
reality show. The production spirals out-of-control after the cameras capture a
series of unexplained events, leading Rachel to believe that a malevolent
spirit has possessed their unborn child.
When I saw this one at Family Video, I expected another
found footage flick. While this one does have some of those elements, this one
came with a realism that is often contrived in other flicks from the genre. In
fact, this one has a lot to like with a believable script (minus the
midwife/home birth), solid acting, outstanding pacing, and the right amount of
atmosphere to keep you interested. Sure, there is some tension, but there are
minimal (if any) scares, and it fits better as an unnerving thriller vice
horror movie. In the end, this is a believable and entertaining flick that has
an intriguing storyline. If you are looking for blood, guts, and demons, this
one is not for you. However, if you want a creepy and believable thriller, give
it a shot.
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