I don't even know what to say...

Rating: 5/10 (2 September 2009)

I can't give this film any higher than a 5, but I can't rate it any lower either. I don't even know what to rate this film. I don't even know how to begin to explain how emotionally disturbed I was from watching it...I'll be honest though, I found it very captivating and interesting and spooky from start to finish, but the last 30 mins of the film I truly regret seeing. It wasn't bad, don't get me wrong, but the impression it left me with just haunts me. I know that this film is based off of a video game (granted I've never actually played it) but I definitely got that game vibe going on through the film with the fog and limited visibility when the night came. It's a suspenseful film to the point where you are watching it clenched in the fetal position on your bed, covering your eyes until you catch your breath, then you want to sleep with the lights on and having the covers pulled over your head all night long. My boyfriend showed me this film last night for the first time, and near the end I was crying because I was so freaked out and disturbed by what certain people were doing to others. He had to turn it off so I could calm down, but I wanted to finish watching it. And I really wish I didn't. I guess if you like films that make you jump then leave you with that empty feeling of emotional discomfort, then I highly recommend it. Like I said, it wasn't a bad movie at all, just overly disturbing and I will remain haunted by this movie for a long time. And believe me, if I'm rambling on about how screwed up this movie made me after watching it, you should know that it definitely does what a horror film is supposed to do. The acting is excellent, the sets are great, makeup effects are fantastic...it's just all to intense for me. But, the twist in the end is what makes the film all come together despite sitting through the movie dazed and confused. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you enjoy intense gory decent horror films, then watch this one. You won't be disappointed.