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Life of Belle (2024)
Good Found Footage
I enjoyed the movie and found the ending satisfying. Most FF endings leave you feeling cheated, but this one did not. There wasn't a massive M. Night Shyamalan twist, but it was still great.
One criticism is that for most of the movie, nothing scary really happened, a common issue in FF. It may apply here too. I caught only one spooky instance before the final scenes. Despite this, it contributed well to the buildup for the ending. In hindsight, the lack of activity added to the final disposition.
All in all, I recommend it. The child actors were impressive, possibly the best I've seen for their ages. They never seemed like they were pretending or acting.
X (2022)
High ratings because of cinematography, not story.
Gotta believe if this were shot similarly to your average horror movie these days, (think Texas Chainsaw) it would not be receiving this high of praise. While the look and production of it is outstanding, the story is nothing you haven't seen before. Don't wait for a big twist or enlightening moment toward to end, because it's not coming.
Bodom (2016)
Different
I found the execution of this movie to be relatively original, and different from what I'm used to with American horror movies. It didn't follow the usual formula to the letter which was refreshing.
Not to say it's the most original thing you'll ever see, but it's a pleasant surprise if you're used the same old, same old.
Skjelvet (2018)
"Julia!!!"
A movie about folks yelling "Julia!" the entire time, with a little bit of an earthquake mixed in.
Unhinged (2020)
Wouldn't have been all that bad....
...But way too many car chases. Boring.
The cars go fast and zoom zoom!! We get it....