*1/2 out of **** Whenever I write a negative review for a low-budget, independently-made horror film, I'm not lacking in encouragement towards the filmmakers. By all means, I do encourage indie films to be made in spite of their flaws. They can lead to eventual success. Or they can lead to more failure. And if they make money, that's great. There are many horror fans and they eat these kinds of films right up. I've seen indie horror films that are possible to like as well … more
Star Rating: YellowBrickRoadis a competently made horror film – decently performed, wonderfully shot, nicely worded, engaging in premise, and at times, incredibly frightening. This is crucial. Far too many horror movies are metaphorically bloodless in their efforts to scare audiences. Instead, filmmakers will kowtow to the seemingly insatiable appetite for masked killers, dead teenagers, awful one-liners, and female nudity. Even if it freely borrows elements … more