Product Details

• Actors: Felissa Rose, Raine Brown, Desiree Gould, Eric Conley
• Directors: Dave Campfield
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Shock-O-Rama Cinema
• DVD Release Date: February 26, 2008
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ZJ2ZSG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,599 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A worthy hybrid of Hitchcock and Agatha Christie, with a story that constantly comes up with layers upon layers of plot twists. Campfield's story becomes ever more elaborate as the time goes on, and often times it really sideswiped my viewing experience.
Campfield boldly takes a page from Rear Window; and modernizes it with, many times, brutally engrossing methods. Dark Chamber (reviewed as Under Surveillance); is such an exceptional and utterly involving murder mystery, and I was hooked.
Many of the surveillance scenes range from utterly fascinating to just plain hilarious, and we're introduced to the range of characters that are potential murderers and must connect the dots. Campfield gives some great direction with tight camera scenes and engrossing sequences where the characters come too close for comfort in discovering the culprits behind the murder.
Under Surveillance is an entertaining and engrossing murder mystery that really manages to blend tension and atmosphere and a surprise ending that pays off well. With good performances and direction, this is very much worth the watch. --Felix Vasquez Film Threat

Product Description

- In the tradition of Disturbia and Rear Window comes a thriller David Austin of Cult Cuts Magazine calls Smart, original, creepy and fun and a breath of fresh air...
When a dead body turns up, a local group of Satanists, The Black Circle, seem the most likely suspects. With the help of a friend, a criminal law student decides to conduct his own investigation by placing his neighbors under 24/7 video surveillance. But the deeper he digs and the closer he watches, the more suspicious and frightened he becomes...and with no one to trust, the killer may be closer than he thinks. Inspired by the true story of the Say You Love Satan killer.
... Co-starring Felissa Rose and Desiree Gould of the cult horror hit Sleepaway Camp, Dark Chamber is a suspenseful psychological thriller that will have you on the razor s edge of terror right through the final electrifying moments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars finally an intelligent horror film, March 3, 2008

By	D. WOOLSEY "DVD PLayer" (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The old saying "You can't judge a book (or in this case a DVD) by its cover" could not be truer here. In the case of "Dark Chamber", written, directed and acted by Dave Campfield, this movie is much more than your typical slasher flick. The screenplay is well written with substantial character development, a fact that may be lost only upon one's first impression of the graphic on the DVD box.

Dark Chamber, Dave Campfield's first released film, offers many positives that are often absent in first-time horror productions. This piece is not the usual manipulative exploitation of blood and gore. The viewer senses a level of sophistication in spite of budgetary limitations. Campfield manages to get very solid performances throughout the movie with a relatively unknown cast. The excellent musical score works well to support the storyline of the movie, which builds and sustains suspense, reminiscent of the Hitchcockian style of intrigue.

In addition, there are several very creative shots throughout the film, demonstrating a strong awareness by the director of the importance of thinking outside the box and adding subtle nuances that catch the eye and keep the viewer interested.

For those into special features, "Dark Chamber" provides a complete package. The two commentaries offer insight into the creative process of making the movie, background on the true events that inspired the screenplay, as well as trivia about shoot locations and the actors themselves. There are several featurettes and interviews that are very interesting, providing hours of entertainment in one package.

4.0 out of 5 stars Horror for the Religious, July 18, 2008

By	Tess Holder (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This is an awesome movie! I'm am a proud member of the Happy Evangelical Center of the Bar Park-n-Ride Living La Viva Mild Sauce Heavenly Bound Horror Film watchers and I've never seen anything better! This film is what makes the big time movies look totally stoopid. It's the best because of the way they made the design on her back look really really real.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly different, July 18, 2008

By	John Hipolito "hipchicago" (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow. I had some low expectations for this movie and was pleaseantly surprised with the Lead Actor's chops. I didn't think there would actually be a great actor in a slasher movie like this. I hope to see that guy in other stuff soon!!!