Along for the ride is Carmen's photographer boyfriend Marcus (Aaron Ashmore), with whom she's having a tough time upholding a steady relationship. She tells Ronon to get his gun ready. Quick View translation missing: en.products.notify_form.description: Notify me when this product is available: Shrine Sneaker Weekender - Diamond Press Black/Red RESTOCK SUM2020 Sold Out. It's just about building to the climax and getting to the climax isn't what I would call laborious, it just takes a little more effort to stay with the film until that point. This used to be one of my favorite genres, but good horror flicks are far and few between anymore. It is an Independent film, which is a plus for me. Instead he can have one day as his old self. There's actually some general creepiness going on there - the kind that should have been present throughout the entire picture - and from then on, it's trippy and therefore kind of entertaining. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. The Shrine builds and builds and builds, until it finally shows just what it is made of. The film doesn't care for those who want a movie that is smart or innovative. When they enter the shrine, Keller reads some strange, faint energy readings. Keller has had 3 weeks without making progress, so if they stay it's likely he only has two more days and then he'll die. The film, obviously, doesn't have great cinematography or great acting, that holds it back a bit. They travel there hoping to get the story, but as they unravel the secrets behind this mysterious village, they are suddenly pursued by hostile locals. They discover in flashback, On day 10 of the recordings, a frustrated McKay attempts to remember his work, but is angered by not remembering. March 6, 2012 Effectively creates tension to complement an overall creepiness, to deliver a climax that keeps the viewer in the dark.
The Shrine is an incredibly tense and entertaining cinematic experience that should keep horror fans guessing until the very end and further proves that Knautz is a filmmaking force to be reckoned with. Honestly, not the best horror film you will ever see, but the third act is pretty entertaining and it makes this movie, while still below average, one of the better below average horror movies you will ever see.
Jon Knautz has finally followed up "Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer" - unseen by me - with his sophomore effort, a horror mystery film titled "The Shrine". The village itself is populated by people who, for a bunch of Polish dudes and dolls, speak in very unconvincing accents. I was intrigued by the Netflix description, and had they stuck with that story, maybe this one would have been a winner, unfortunately they didn't. It gives you bits and pieces of information without really revealing anything. Carmen's sacrifice is unsuccessful, and she starts seeing demon faces on everyone; even her beloved boyfriend! We see it over and over again with Horror, a film with a decent storyline, starts out great, and quickly descends into a pointless mess of blood and guts. But there's something more sinister going on here than bad Polish accents. McKay, in his childlike state recognizes Jeannie, stating she is his sister, and also knows his real first name is Meredith, but hears he didn't like it, because it is a girl's name. There's some decent gore and obviously quite a bit of heart (and not a lot of brains) was put into this little film, but nothing comes out the other end. The familiarity of the story itself might be an issue, but that never really bothered me as much as some of the pacing issues. Keller is then struck on an idea, and takes McKay back outside the cave. However intriguing its third act may be, "The Shrine" is still lazy and bland. He then wants to tell Keller something.