Could Be Worse...

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2013)

It's not one of the worst movies I've seen, but it really doesn't live up to the hype. Definitely overrated. Mildly entertaining at times, but also kind of boring on the whole.
Goes without saying that it's poorly-made, but that's to be expected from an independent film. Didn't really bother me anyway. "Cloverfield" was MUCH worse in that respect.
One good thing about it, was the fact that it's somewhat refreshing (if you compared it to your typical run-of-the-mill Hollywood slashers).
It was more or less suspenseful, I thought. I didn't find it one bit scary, but the suspense WAS present. There wasn't any gore or violence, which I appreciate. No cheap/stereotypical scares, either.
Another good thing, is what it wasn't predictable (unlike most Hollywood movies in this genre). You're not sure what's going to happen next and it keeps you watching. The movie kind of drags, but you're curious, which keeps you from falling asleep.
The acting was half-decent, but the girl was TERRIBLY annoying. She doesn't shut up for one second, and her obnoxious voice rings in your ears several hours after the movie has ended. Also, she over-acts (kind of like Sandra Bullock -- very annoying).
I think calling it a "masterpiece", as some people have, is a huge overstatement. It's very far from being a masterpiece, but it's definitely worth watching. There are LOTS of high-budget movies that are not half as good as this one.