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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beyond the normal!!!, November 1, 2003
This review is from: Demons in My Head (DVD)
I was surprised at the depth of the characters and issues raised in this film. If you are expecting a standard B-movie, then don't be surprised if you get more than you bargained for. I identified with the plight of the main character, Travis. His hardships have been felt by all us males at some time. the story kept me guessing and the ending was quite amazing. Watch this alone and listen closely to the words... they are strangely hypnotic. the second time I watched it, I picked up on all these undercurrents that you don't see in many films today. It is a low-budget british film and that may offend some, but others will find it a breath of fresh air. This movie has changed outlook on my life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Get Me Wrong, August 31, 2002
It's amazing what some people can do with such a low budget. Don't get me wrong, this movie is cheesy and corny, and I wouldn't normally give it five stars for that reason. But the effects are impressive for a low-budget film (I read that it initially cost around [money] to make, and was later revised for more than twice the original budget). It is obvious that the filmmakers put a lot of effort and attention to detail into this film, and rather than simply being a gore/slasher fest, this movie actually has a plot!
Please note: I said rather than "simply" being a gore/slasher fest. This movie has a lot of gore, but there's more to the film than just the blood and guts. So what's it about? A young man discovers a mysterious headset-thingy inside a meteorite, and discovers that he can use this to bring weird creatures/demons into this world from some other demension. Gradually, this power turns him evil. Yeah, it's strange and kind of far fetched, but so is just about every other horror film. And there's more at work here...
Think about it. Evil affects us, and the more we play around with it, the better chance we have of being corrupted by it. This sci-fi/horror/comedy shows the gradual transformation of one character as he is infected by evil. The film is not without its faults, but it's well worth watching for fans of the genre. As an added bonus, those who purchase this film (or maybe rent it-if your video rental facility will carry it-mine did, and we're about as backwoods as you can get) will be supporting some struggling filmmakers who are trying to help horror movies return to the days when evil was scary.
All in all, an excellent effort-and I'll be looking forward to "To Become One," the next offering from this director, which is due soon.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Genesis 6:4, August 17, 2011
The movie has its moments of genius and some very sad moments too. The opening credits seemed to have been very well done with the appearance that this would be a first rate horror movie, but the credit technique didn't match the film. One of the problems with the credits is that it had only 2 names (or so it seemed) that of Neil Johnson and Jane Rowland. The SF special effects were great, the horror special effects were stinkers.
The movie is based on pop pseudo-science popularized by "The 12th Planet" (that guy is actually still around pushing this nonsense). In this film, the ancient Nephilim send a meteor to earth with a device inside that does a lot of tele-creating/ transporting stuff. The movie spends excessive amount of time with characters. There are 3 people who share a house. Travis Brown is a regular guy. Regis is a gay guy who wants Travis. Travis wants Marcia, a model who lives there also. Marcia would rather date Travis' HS rival. There is also a Christian couple involved, one of which is a guy whose stutter was overdone until it was stupid.
Better than most Brain Damaged films and it would be interesting to see what Neil could do with a budget. Certainly this is better than Peter Jackson's first film.
F-bomb, sex, nudity?
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