First General Public Screening in Austin with Frank Darabont

Rating: 8/10 (9 November 2007)

I had the good fortune of catching this 2 weeks before the national release. Last night (Nov. 8th) at the Alamo Draft House in Austin, TX Frank came out and gave us a real treat.
The film is a real horror movie. When I say that, I mean that it hits on all cylinders that a monster movie should. The dialog can be choppy at times, there is humor but it isn't campy, the monsters are genuinely frightening and sometimes you question the characters decisions. Add all of those elements as well as a very talented VisualFX crew and you get an homage to movies that just don't get made anymore. I felt as though I was watching The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits for the first time.
People familiar with the story know that there isn't really an 'ending'. Well, I won't ruin it for you but Frank gives you an ending that'll stick in your head well after you leave.
If you like movies that serve their purpose you'll enjoy this movie, even if you aren't a horror fan. If you're a horror fan then you'll eat this up and beg for more.