So Close to Being a Classic

Rating: 8/10 (3 April 2011)

This film had such a fresh premise and could have been right up there with the Exorcist, but it's overshadowed at times by a ridiculously over the top soundtrack and some corny moments that were almost laughable which is too bad. But it's still worth checking out.
Spoiler Alert: There are some weak plot holes like the other kids pretty much disappearing for the second half of the film with only a quick mention of there whereabouts. Or not really explaining why the psychic needed a gas mask to communicate with the comatose boy. Nevertheless, it was still one of the better horror films I've seen in awhile because the basic idea that drives the plot was rather interesting. It explores not just the idea that we leave our bodies when we dream, but that evil could take advantage and try to possess you. For that I have to give the writers credit for being truly original, although you might call this a dark twist on "Poltergeist."