laughable

Rating: 4/10 (14 May 2011)

I'm really surprised to see this film is averaging 7.2 at the moment. The film took an eternity to actually get into with the opening 30 minutes of the film a constant cycle of the mundane daily routine of the family affected. The concept of the film doesn't work and seems like a cheesy attempt of a children's bedtime horror. I waited an eternity for a proper scary moment, but it completely failed to deliver this. It also seemed to combine pieces of other films most notably the 'fire demon' seeming Freddie Krugeresque and the start of the film seeming liking paranormal activity. Acting is poor, concept is poor, dialogue is poor. Film is a bore from start to finish. If you want a scary film avoid this at all costs..