jerrysnook There are several really good moments in this film, and an overall unnerving tone that, if you are in the right mind-set, might work well for you. In particular, I found the opening scene to be quite effective, and the Ouija board scenes to be excellent.That said, there are some things that really drag the film down. The plotting is inconsistent; I think the film could have been dramatically improved by putting the character development more into the first half rather than the second half (or, perhaps, cutting some of it entirely), and the consistently shaky camera was distracting to the point of taking me out of the scenes. Often, filmmakers use hand-held cameras to make it feel more authentic, but in this case, it felt like it broke the "fourth wall". Perhaps a steadicam was out of their budget, but I doubt a tripod would have been, and would have helped tremendously. The use of Super8 film was pretty interesting, and had me trying to figure out why the movie looked different (until I looked it up online.)Also, there are some strange plot holes, and odd choices by some of the main characters. If you were attacked by an evil spirit, would you have fun the next day?!?! Not leave?!?! It's not like they were trapped there. Additionally, right after the extended and creepy Ouija scene, there is a long stretch of movie where very little happens outside of getting to know the characters better. Which might be okay if the payoff at the end were particularly effective, but it just didn't work for me. I liked - parts - of the end, in particular the way the victim was discovered by the protagonist, but it just didn't pay off the long wait to get to.I think a different edit would help things out a lot, although I'm not sure what could be done about the jittery camera-work. I did find the actors to be believable and interesting, and I liked the music, too. Nice start by the filmmakers and crew, but mixed. Still, I'm writing this review the next day, and have been thinking about the film a lot, so that has to count for something.

ic-hamilton1967 Beautifully captured images of the northwest with young people who seem like they are really young people. Relates more to a European film tradition. Listen to the music and the sound of the place. It was risky to make a movie about young people and fear and not use gruesome violence to define fear. I'm not a believer in spirits or the supernatural, but can be convinced that others do and fearing the consequences, have bad things happen to them. Relax, slow down, and let the movie take you on a a journey into an isolation and a fear of place and time. The characters and story were perfectly matched to the northwest.

chapinmaya100 These guys have a VISION, pay attention to them!!! This movie...Oh well I couldn't sleep for a few nights.... and to use Super8 film they bring back something very special for this type of movies....WATCH IT!!! all I can say. I don't like most Horror films, but this one is one of a kind. I have seen some of their past work with motorcycles movies and they are ready to do some very serious work, I think they got to that point with this Film and it shows that they are learning very fast and with class, which is not what other film makers have. The movie set is just perfect and the acting and story is a perfect blend, so if you are ready for a nice and special trip, take this words and enjoy the Film.- Alejandro.-

onering33 This movie is basic popcorn fare but with an added jolt of intelligence and artistry. There are some scenes in this move where I felt I could cut the tension in the movie theater with a knife. If you like paranormal movies, you should check out this film. Just a good, good time. The ouija board scenes are the best!!!! If you are a fan of non-formulaic movies that serve up twists and turns then this movie is for you. It has a steady dose of scares and characters that a lot of us can identify with. You may think you know what is coming in this movie, but the ending took everyone by surprise, which is saying a lot with how predictable Hollywood is.