Enjoyed it.
It was an experience in the cinema ... something a bit different, and I'm always happy to see that.
It has little to offer in repeat viewings but it is by no means a bad film.
It would have been much better if at least gave you a glimpse of the scary witch monster. Hell, the 2nd one totally ditched the whole "it could be real" aspect, and still no scary witch.
That's the point though. Anything they could show us would be nowhere near as frightening as what you don't see, or what your imagination comes up with.
That's the point though. Anything they could show us would be nowhere near as frightening as what you don't see, or what your imagination comes up with.
Great films are supposed to be satisfying by allowing us to use our imaginations but having a payoff as well. Jaws, Alien, heck even Haloween 78' are all films that build tension by giving us glimpses of the monster while ultimately satisfying us with the creature itself.
When there is no payoff, it's usually a result of amateur filmmakers having nothing but an idea. The film did well at the B.O. purely from hype. No payoff equals a poor effort in my book. Aside from many on this board, the majority of people were dissatisfied because there was no payoff, even if overall they enjoyed the film.
That's the point though. Anything they could show us would be nowhere near as frightening as what you don't see, or what your imagination comes up with.
I get the feeling you don't like it much ......
Payoffs are nice ... rewarding viewers with something amazing is cool but not always needed.
At no point during Blair Witch did I think they would show some spooky looking old woman .... it just wasn't that kind of film.
Great films are supposed to be satisfying by allowing us to use our imaginations but having a payoff as well. Jaws, Alien, heck even Haloween 78' are all films that build tension by giving us glimpses of the monster while ultimately satisfying us with the creature itself.
When there is no payoff, it's usually a result of amateur filmmakers having nothing but an idea. The film did well at the B.O. purely from hype. No payoff equals a poor effort in my book. Aside from many on this board, the majority of people were dissatisfied because there was no payoff, even if overall they enjoyed the film.