If you're a fan of even just one of the original three films then you'll enjoy this a lot. Cognetti manages to remain true to the genre with what was obviously a much higher budget. He has given us, not a sequel or prequel, but another volume in the Hell House Verse. I really hope he continues to make films in this universe and expand the story even more.
Most harsh criticism is the acting. One thing they makes the original 3 so special, IMHO, is the incredible performances where I rarely ever felt like I was watching someone trying to look like they're not acting. That's a whole different ball game for found footage than it is other films. These performances fell flat in some places but are still overall believable.
Most harsh criticism is the acting. One thing they makes the original 3 so special, IMHO, is the incredible performances where I rarely ever felt like I was watching someone trying to look like they're not acting. That's a whole different ball game for found footage than it is other films. These performances fell flat in some places but are still overall believable.