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The Unknown Trilogy

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4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The Unknown Trilogy is a throwback serialized horror movie, very much in the vein of the first Tales from the Crypt or even Vault of HorrorTales From the Crypt / Vault of Horror (Double Feature). It is three stories of `horror' bound together by a narrator. Those first two movies were based on EC Comics and they had some glimmer of horror.

However, the quiet tone of Unknown Trilogy and the lack of follow through in some of the stories makes this film an easy one to pass over in favor of more horrific fare.

There are three stories represented here. The first is about a gambler who is a loser and finds himself making a very unholy deal in order to save his skin. It has some great, classic actors in it (though they only make cameos). I liked the pace, I thought the story and writing were decent and I liked the actors. I was like "cool! Bring on the next two!". The second story is about a young boy who is frightened of many things, especially funeral homes. When his friends dare him to visit one, he is confronted with his greatest fears. In this story, I found the ending trite and a little limp. It wasn't delivered with enough explanation or gusto. When the narrator says his next bit (I can't tell you what without giving away the end) I was asked myself "When did that happen? Hun? What was the significance of the coughing, and..." That was it, because I decided to write that off and move on to the next story. It was about a man who lost his little boy on Christmas and sinks into a terrible depression. I had the ending pegged in 10 minutes. 10 minutes! Then I wasted my other 15 to nod and say "Yep."

The uneven quality of the three stories and lack of well completed endings in two of the three stories earns my three star rating. The three stars are really for the first story about the gambler. If you feel so inclined, watch the first story and then don't watch the next two. Just don't do it. So think you're investing in 30 minutes of darn decent film.

Also know, this is a very quiet, very psychological horror movie. There are no moments of actual terror involved, so if you're looking for any of that, run far, far away.

This is a really good anthology, best I've seen in a long time. Just about flawless actually. The only thing is, that I thought the kids featured in the second story should have been a little older for some things they do in their roles; other than that, great! This isn't cheap looking, poorly acted out, or done from an average written script like so many of the newer anthologies. Well done, like Twilight Zone The Movie, which has always been my favorite.

We really enjoyed these three short stories (reminiscent of the old "Twilight Zone". The actors and the filming are exceptional. Grab some popcorn and your sweetie; and be prepared to be entertained!

The amount of fake reviews this movie has generated is astounding.

THIS MOVIE IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE.

All of the "good" reviews are clearly fake.

The acting in it is atrocious, the special effects non-existent, and the writing seemed as if it was written by a porn screenplay writer.

The well known actors had to have done it as a favor or they were being blackmailed.

The movie is 90 minutes long, yet the whole appearance of it seems like it was shot in less than an hour.

Check out ANY movie website and they will tell you the same thing.......FAKE REVIEWS.

This movie doesn't deserve 1/5th of 1 star, more less an entire star.

Don't waste your money or your time. This movie was a total let down. I could not even get through this movie.

This wonderfully crafted film is one that stands alone in the "supernatural thriller" genre. Though comprised of three unrelated stories, nevertheless, intensity and intrigue builds from one to the next, culminating gloriously with "Gone". Indescribable is actor Sal Mazzotta's ability to pour out his soul and speak volumes without saying a word. Christmas holiday musical scores, devoid of cheer, hold time and drive emotion. Not to be missed, The Unknown Trilogy is undoubtedly the next generation of film we've been waiting for.