Believe it

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2013)

Okay. I first want to point out that I find it comical how the low scores for this film come from reviewers with poor grammar, lack of punctuation, and general lack of cohesiveness on any arguments. Anyone with any sense can tell that this film is highly disturbing and worth viewing, regardless of any negative comments there may be.
The best part about this film is the variety of scare tactics used. It is not a simply jump- scare film, nor does it rely on heavy gore to frighten. This is a well-balanced, well-done collection of scary sequences, each serving to continually build the suspense overall. The scares truly keep on coming as the film progresses, although not too quickly for the viewer to become absorbed in the family's struggle to adjust to a new environment.
A few reviews have mentioned "plot holes" and/or the "unrealistic" nature of this film. However, anyone who does a bit of research will find that the events documented here are all real and did truly occur. Yes, it seems hard to believe, but the fact that this was all based on a true story is not a gimmick. Do some looking and you will find the proof you need. In fact, this movie only shows part of what the family experienced, as parts of the true haunting experience were too disturbing to be added to this film.
The acting, by the way, is superb all around, especially with the daughters. I was glad to see Ron Livingstone in a role with some depth, and he stepped up to the occasion with more than enough zeal. Overall, I cannot recommend this movie enough. Instead of a 30- minute build for a quick scare, the scares remain constant and the atmosphere is very moody and unsettled. I was stunned at the amount of terror this semi low-budget work pushes out at a seemingly effortless pace. This is the movie horror fans (myself included) have waited years for. See it. Now.