After the hype has died.

Rating: 7/10 (13 October 2001)

I watched this film last night. I had deliberatley resisted watching it since I first read any reviews. I cannot remember a film being given more word of mouth negatives after many positive media reviews. So after the hype had died I took the plunge. My bottom line is this. I felt scared while watching this film. The realistic cinematography draws you into the premise that you are watching a real documentary. This film hits the right note. It convinces. This is perhaps the number one goal for any film which wants to scare you. I give it a conservative 7 out of 10. Anyone who likes reading books will have the projective ability to feel the fear of the protagonists in this story. If you need to be told everything in a story then it is not for you - stick to the Hollywood fodder my bovine chum!