Disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (17 October 2009)

Based on the trailer, I was really looking forward to this movie. The night the DVD arrived I switched off the phone, turned on the lights, and braced myself for an entertaining and scary ride. Unfortunately I was neither entertained or scared. It started out with such a great premise (similar to Stephen King's "Thinner.") But the overkill of gross out scenes, over-the-top horror, and slapstick humor made for an awkward mix. Oh, and speaking of awkward, the leading man, seems out of place in his role. That being said, I could see how this movie would strike some viewers as being striking. It has a comic book appeal. It's big! My own personal taste, however, leans to more subtle horror.