Ending ruined a fairly good thriller

Rating: 1/10 (18 September 2005)

Some things were OK in this flick. The actors (except Cary Elwes) did a competent job and the horror (especially of the maniacal clown and the reverse bear jaw trap) was as good as any. However, after putting in ones time watching a movie the viewer should expect to leave the theater (or the sofa) with a feeling that he understands why and how the scenes construct a logical plot in which the motivations of the characters are somewhat explained. Among other things I never understood is why Adam was selected as a victim. This thriller-horror film is ruined by an ending which doesn't tie up loose ends. It creates them. I have never felt so exploited by a bad movie - waste of money and a couple of hours.