Malevolence was a movie I was really looking forward to seeing. Unfortunately, the full 90 minutes lacks any real scares and is about as original as a Disney cartoon.
Synopsis: A deranged serial killer targets brazen bank robbers in this bloody horror flick staring Brandon Johnson, Heather Magee, Richard Glover and Samantha Dark. After a botched bank heist, a gang of criminals takes a young mother and daughter hostage, holing up in what they think is a deserted farmhouse. But the police are the least of the crooks' worries as the murderous madman in residence begins exterminating his unwanted guests.
So what does this film have going for it? A group of young actors that have potential but are somewhat lacking in experience. Generally, the actors do a decent job.
And that's about all. There is no creative fiber in this picture at all. It looks more like a fourth rate Halloween, one that probably shouldn't have been made. The music is atrocious and sounds like it belongs in a late 70's or early 80's horror film. The film isn't all that bloody nor are there any real scares. If you've seen any horror film in the past thirty years you know what's coming.
If the filmmakers had decided to go with a faceless killer I would give this film a little more respect, but the reveal of who the killer is is pointless, stupid and lacks no motivation. You're left scratching your head.
If you want to revisit a classic horror film in a contemporary setting then give Malevolence a try. For everyone else avoid this lackluster attempt at horror.
Anyone else see this film? Thoughts?
Synopsis: A deranged serial killer targets brazen bank robbers in this bloody horror flick staring Brandon Johnson, Heather Magee, Richard Glover and Samantha Dark. After a botched bank heist, a gang of criminals takes a young mother and daughter hostage, holing up in what they think is a deserted farmhouse. But the police are the least of the crooks' worries as the murderous madman in residence begins exterminating his unwanted guests.
So what does this film have going for it? A group of young actors that have potential but are somewhat lacking in experience. Generally, the actors do a decent job.
And that's about all. There is no creative fiber in this picture at all. It looks more like a fourth rate Halloween, one that probably shouldn't have been made. The music is atrocious and sounds like it belongs in a late 70's or early 80's horror film. The film isn't all that bloody nor are there any real scares. If you've seen any horror film in the past thirty years you know what's coming.
If the filmmakers had decided to go with a faceless killer I would give this film a little more respect, but the reveal of who the killer is is pointless, stupid and lacks no motivation. You're left scratching your head.
If you want to revisit a classic horror film in a contemporary setting then give Malevolence a try. For everyone else avoid this lackluster attempt at horror.
Anyone else see this film? Thoughts?
