xDissidentx
Sometimes one wants to see an amazing movie and sometimes one sets off on their journey to find something a little cheesy, a gory and a little engaging, this was the journey I was on when I sought out this movie. And it satisfied the craving.It was everything I expect: Acting was ridiculous at times, but awesome at others. Effects were amazingly over-the-top. It has that made-for-TV feel, but yet it exceeds the vast majority of made-for-TV quality out there. Plus it was based on actual practices of days of yore. (Although NOT banking on historical accuracy which is a shame.)In fact, if I did have a moment of let down it would probably be that they chose not to exploit the actual, TRUE history of 'Death Cameras' and their original practices in the past. But then again maybe that would have made me expect a more 'serious' tone in the film as a result and alter my opinion on this film entirely, so on second thought, maybe the embellishment was a creative take that was needed for this film to succeed.All in all, not an awful watch if you're going in it for cheesy, visually gory fun! Felt a few of the reviews were a bit harsh given it's a low budget venture, but I digress.
Lindsey-Denise
I'm not impressed usually with non documentary type movies, especially in the horror category, but this one sure kept my interest! Loved it!... :)The story definitely kept my interest! Not a spoiler alert, all I am going to add (which shouldn't surprise even me lol, is that the ending DID surprise me LOL!Great directing and Great writing ...actors, awesome! I'd really like it if Syfy would add more movies like this, and most definitely if Christopher and Philip Booth are involved with them.I didn't know what to expect, but I set my DVR to record it WAY in advance, and I watched it live, and did not delete it from my DVR recordings, now that's saying a lot for me ...Keep up the great work Booth Bro's!!!
ixitoj
I was sorely disappointed in this film. It had stylistic potential which it never fully exploited. Ben Browder, Ray Wise and all the children turned in fine performances, but the rest of the cast with speaking lines were stiff, awkward, one dimensional, and sometimes just annoying. One has to wonder if, despite their professional credits, they've ever acted at all. It's somewhat shocking to find them working alongside the likes of skilled actors such as Browder and Wise.The plot was a tired re-tread of a haunted camera trope, supposed "based on true events". One comes to expect this sort of statement from the Booth Brothers, but we could have done it this time out.As a result of this, watching Dead Still became something of an endurance sport. Perhaps turning it into a drinking game would have improved the experience.
margohill_191
Great movie great producers great cast,the movie is a mother great movie by the booth brothers,,,they are great and talented brothers,,they really know how to make scary movies,,wish they would come to Canada and shoot one of there movies there is great spots to do a great movie here in Canada,I like how they get right into the super natural,this has been something I have had a interest in for years,I really like to watch scary movies ,,,in fact I watch more scary movies then regular TV,,,I would like to see the booth brothers to make another movie as soon as they can,,,,us scary movie buffs really like there story lines ,,,can't wait for this movie to come out in DVDs,I will buy it for sure so I can put it in my scary movie collection
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