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Bereavement [Blu-ray] (2010)

Michael Biehn , Alexandra Daddario , Stevan Mena  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Biehn, Alexandra Daddario, John Savage
  • Directors: Stevan Mena
  • Format: Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: ANCHOR BAY
  • DVD Release Date: August 30, 2011
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0051ZIXNK
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,239 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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In 1989, a 6-year-old boy is lured into the vehicle of a stranger. The stranger is a serial killer with a tendency of butchering teenage girls. In the basement of a rural Pennsylvania slaughterhouse, he will teach the boy everything he knows. Five years later, teen Allison (Alexandra Daddario of Hall Pass) comes to live with her uncle (Michael Biehn of The Terminator) following her parents' death. In time, she will discover the boy and his madman mentor. And they will all be plunged into an unimaginable evil from which there may be no escape. Nolan Gerard Funk (Deadgirl), Brett Rickaby (The Crazies), Valentina de Angelis (''Gossip Girl'') and John Savage (The Deer Hunter) co-star in this graphic and acclaimed shocker from writer/director Stevan Mena about family, torment, and the nightmare absolution that is BEREAVEMENT.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A True Gem For The Horror Genre November 13, 2011
Format:DVD
If I could sum up this movie in one word, it would be "wow". I just finished watching "Bereavement" and I will rate this amongst my top horror movies of all time. From a filming aspect, I have to also agree with other reviewers that the cinematography is fantastic. I was impressed with that right from the start of the film. In terms of horror movies, this is a gem to the genre. I didn't see "Malevolence" so I didn't know what to expect in this prequel. Will there be any survivors? You'll have to watch to find out. The mark of a good horror film is to make the audience care about the characters so that you feel terror if their safety is threatened. This film succeeds with that. This film isn't just about blood and guts all over the floor so if you're getting this because you want some sadistic torture copycat like the "Saw" franchise, you'll be disappointed. Another reviewer wrote that they felt there wasn't enough background story to the serial killer. I disagree with that. The actor portraying the serial killer actually made me feel a little sorry for the character. He was clearly psychotic and out of his mind. He didn't seem to take joy from killing people. It was something he felt he "had" to do. We the audience don't learn about this man's own childhood or how he ended up committing these horrible murders. Its a mystery but that adds to the allure of the film. Another complaint someone had is why did this new girl Allison all of a sudden was the only person in town who found the missing boy in the abandoned rundown shack after 5 years? Thats not so far fetched. If you think about your own town, how many times do you drive past an old house or building and never even give it a second look? Allison was brand new and had a fresh pair of eyes as she looked around her new surroundings.... Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not since Halloween August 30, 2011
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This one scared me and I'm hard to scare. It reminded of the groundbreaking done in Halloween except knocked up several levels. If you don't like slasher, then you probably won't like this movie. If you like a slasher movie that is well made, well acted, with a good storyline that will scare you, you will find that this movie will not leave you quickly.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars decent but weak ending March 16, 2012
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i bought this movie cause i was told that it was good....it was ok. Not bad for 5 bucks i spent. the story is very good but it has some of the same bull that most run of the mill horror movies have. the don't go in there parts are stupid cause any reasonable person would not do some of the stupid stuff the girl does. im a big fan of criminal minds and it kinda reminded me of the show.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Horror Movie that Will Keep You Entertained March 9, 2012
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I had fairly low expectations for Bereavement. The horror genre has produced a few good movies over the past decade, but it's also shown us quite a few duds that I would prefer to forget. Thankfully, Bereavement is worth watching.

The concept of Bereavement is fairly simple. A young boy is kidnapped by a deranged killer with the intent of training him in the trade of ritual murder. The young boy, played by Spencer List, makes the role film. I haven't seen a young boy more convincing in a horror role since Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense. He really is quite fantastic in his reserved role that must have been very difficult to play.

Bereavement isn't completely different from other horror movies, but it treats the process much differently. It goes for fear more from realism than plain shock novelty. If anything else, I respect Bereavement for treating it's audience as intellectuals rather than idiots looking for a cheap thrill.

I'd recommend Bereavement if you enjoy horror movies. I'm getting pretty sick of the genre and it's slow progression, but I really enjoyed this film. You better watch it quick before five other movies come to rip off it's concept.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Strange movie but very good February 12, 2012
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I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. The lead characters, especially the one played by Alexandra Daddario, make some curiously poor decisions, but if you can look past that (like you must with most horror movies), you'll find the acting and cinematography to be top notch. I couldn't get my mind around the killer's motives but that may be because I haven't seen the first movie. This is a high quality blu-ray transfer. The excellent video quality makes watching the beautiful Daddario quite a treat. I can't comment on the sound since I don't have a home theater setup at the moment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Do you like to be shocked? December 14, 2011
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A young boy is taken from his home by a madman and is forced to watch and even partake in violent crimes. This movie is for those of you who like your heart pumping and aren't looking for two hours of serenity for your evening. You could say that scenes in this movie are more distrubing than scary, but that is what gives this movie its luster. Not your typical Hollywood ending I might add.
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4.0 out of 5 stars LIKE IT MORE SO THAN THE FIRST December 5, 2011
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BEREAVEMENT

{The state of being deprived of something or someone : the loss of a loved one by death.} That good people is a quick definition of the word that lays claim to the title of this film. Makes sense since this is a prequel to a film called "Malevolence", both by writer/director Steven Mena. Check out the definition of that word and it all makes sense, would be interesting to see what a third film in this series would be called. Of course the first film was an indie success for the filmmaker that garnered awards and such leading to an easy decision I am sure to do this film.

Graham Sutter is a sick man who preys upon women and savagely murders them, but the man is looking for a little help. In 1986 he goes on the hunt but this time it is not for women, it is for a little boy. Someone he can mentor and teach, someone who can help him with his own personal demons, he finds such a boy. Six year old Martin Bristol is the unlucky boy who just happens to be in the right place and time for the killer. It also just so happens that he suffers from a disease that allows him to feel no pain. Upon discovering this after the boy is lured into his truck while the boy's mother is inside with a potential sitter the man thinks it is a sign.

From this point on the boy is subject to all kinds of mental torture as he is forced to watch and sometimes help in the murder and disposal of this man's victims. Enter a young women named Allison who has moved to the town to live with her Uncle, Aunt, and cousin. Being a city girl things are not going exactly as she had hopped but finds comfort in meeting a boy her age. They begin to hang out to the Uncles non liking of course, in his mind the boy is no good.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Movie Review! - [...]
I was really looking forward to this prequel to 2004's Malevolent, but was sadly disappointed. The premise of the movie is great and right up my alley. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Todd Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy Film
This film is really creepy and a little bit lower budget but if you are a movie buff then you will appreciate this film.
Published 4 months ago by Derek Griffith
3.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing and distressing
First off, I don't see this as a slasher film. I found it to be more of a psychological/horror movie about the beginnings of a serial killer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mini Marshmallow
3.0 out of 5 stars it was okay
People who call this a slasher film and gory don't believe it. decent story and a predictable ending but I was expecting a little more horror and scares and it didn't deliver
Published 5 months ago by Steven McKenna
4.0 out of 5 stars better than most
I went into movie with low expectations and was surprised! better than I thought and good enough to buy! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rachael R. Wolfe
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
When a boy who feels no pain is taken by a deranged stranger he is the perfect student for this mad killer. Read more
Published 6 months ago by abysss
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-conceived and a welcome genre slasher!
As a prequel it surpasses its predecessor in many ways and builds upon a well-conceived idea from a director who shows much promise in the horror genre. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dustin J. Isenberg
4.0 out of 5 stars A Horror Story with Some Heart to It.
You come to care for Allison and her family because so much time is spent showing their lives and the way they relate to each other, so what happens leaves you hoping for a happy... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Carlisle Wheeling
3.0 out of 5 stars A Psychological Slasher?
Bereavement is a modern horror movie, but tries to be more. It's about a psychotic man that abducts a child, Martin. Martin then begins to experience this man's terrifying crimes. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jonathan
3.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Not for the Timid.
Violent, bloody, gory - and not very well done. Sorry. This film is a prequel to Stevan Mena's first film, Malevolence, another not that great movie, both are about psycho killers,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vee
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