This is what I am talking about America. How hard was it for some independent filmmaker to make one of the best horror movies I've ever seen. Not to mention with the same budget I probably have to make my horror movie. I'm not going to get into what it's about it is low-budget, but the story is amazing and the payoff at the end is wow! And the acting is not so bad. I would recommend this to any horror fan that is sick and tired of teenybopper horror films. I am so glad I rented this back when it came out. I have now bought it three times. Once from Blockbuster used, and then it got stolen. Then I bought it from a place called buybacks and it had a different better cover on it. And now I'm watching it on Blu-ray!

I am a rather large fan of horror films and picked this one up as a 'hmmmm, looks interesting'. Boy, was I wrong. Because of the way the film keeps going. The film was very very slow, and also lacked the 'horror' factor that people like me and my friend crave to see. I was also rather unsatisfied with the ending, it didn't give me enough. The acting was less than what I would consider a decent even for a b list film.I have a friend, whom we get together and watch horror and thriller films every weekend with, and this one will definitely go on our "will never watch again" shelf. It did however come in a 4 pack, and we actually enjoyed the other three compared to this one. In fact, when I asked my friend what part did he like, he replied, "The credits."

After reading all of the rave reviews about this film and a few that give it a so-so. I finally decided to throw in my no cents worth. I agree with most on the point that if it hadn't been for Lauren Lewis and Chris Ferry it would have been a disaster. Filmed in Mariette OH. just north of Dogpatch where all the real talent fled south down I-77 years ago, at least as far as a tank of gas would allow. I did get a chuckle from reviewers who subtly claim that they cerebrate a little better than most by claiming they followed the plot without an inkling of confusion. This wee tale by the Brothers Crook is like an old record with a skip in it. As an American I understand the difficulties Ind film artists have to face. A trip to Romania would have wiped out the budget for sure. Lets face it this whole film was a loop de loop of Claire in the gas station, Claire on the side of the road, Claire under the bleachers, Claire in the house, Claire in the cornfield, Claire at school. Claire here and Claire there. It almost became monotonous and would have if she had not been the best actor in the cast. Josh and Jeff have to make a living but don't write a two page script and turn it into an hour,twenty flick. Before writing another screenplay about dreaming ghosts watch an episode or two of Ghost Whisperer or something and get a little background. All of the cast except the above mentioned and a couple of others were engaged in their first and last film. Also, there is an appearance by co-director Jeff as he is in all his films. Just like Alfred Hitchcock, eh? One thing the film had going for it is that the cameraman seemed to have a fixation on Lauren Lewis' derrière. Well, with all sarcasm now satisfied I still recommend the film for the horror buff just to see this young actress in the formative time of her career (I hope)and that Chris Ferry has established himself as a villain worth watching.

Salvage is one of those wonderful surprises that you get when you're a fan of the genre. The film takes several familiar themes, moves along briskly and creepily, and winds up in a very surprising place, and low budget horror seldom surprises me anymore, so good job! It suffers from some typical slasher issues -- the heroine is attractive and likable but she is saddled with an obnoxious boyfriend, some "Hardy Boys Style" investigation that would never happen... but in general this film just plain works. Every time you think you've figured out what is happening and start to "settle in," there is a twist in the road, the leads actors Chris Ferry and Lauren Currie Lewis (who is as hot as the spicy dish that bears her name!) are fine, and overall, I can definitely recommend you check out "Salvage" if you get a chance.