I never write reviews on here but decided to for this film mainly because, for a random pick of the week for me, I enjoyed it, but I think it's either overlooked/under-appreciated in many aspects and also a little over-appreciated at the same time based on the reviews I've read thus far.The entirety of the film isn't that great.7/10 for the third act, though. Potential spoilers ahead**************If you watch this movie, watch it for the third act, and the third act alone.Unfortunately, the third act comes to an abrupt and horrid end.First and second act were alright.Be aware that this is not, in any way, a horror film. It could be deemed a psychological horror film, but, if anything, it is merely just a psychological drama. At best. And not just because it deals with mental illness. The acting is mediocre, depending on the act. The "main characters" do a splendid job themselves, especially LDP, but the over-worked/over-used Malcolm McDowell does nothing to enhance the stories with his narration and brief interjections throughout (though I do love his narration skills better than his actual character portrayals).The cinematography is what attracted me most, especially in the third act.It dives into the deep-end of mental illness, but unfortunately lacks substance. Thankfully the basic plots sort of allow you to understand what is happening to the victims/patients and you can find an understanding of what it is they're dealing with. You'll notice there is more narration in the first and second act, semi-describing what it is that was, is or did happen. The third act plays itself out rather well on its own, with little narration. The first act is creepy, for what it's worth. Perhaps that's just because I hate dolls, and no, that is and shouldn't be a major spoiler.The second act is just depressing and lacking in substance beyond the fact that it is depressing (from a child's perspective, and relating the main character's experience to true life).The third act is where this "movie" shines. I say "movie," because I've never been a fan of movies that are basically short stories combined into one giant film, like the ABC's of Death. It isn't a movie to me as a work of art because the short stories are not connected, and if all done by different directors, do not flow together, at all, in any way. As such I don't think it's fair to review this film as one who piece and must be dissected, at which point, there's really no point getting into too much detail about act one and two.Watch this film for the third act, and the third act alone. As soon as the story gives way and you go, "Oh wow," turn it off, because the last five minutes and conclusion of the "film"/third act are an absolute joke and basically spits on the entire build up/dramatic effect prior to it happening.All in all not bad for what it is, but the 7/10 is purely for the third act. It would be 9/10 for the third act if the ending wasn't such garbage."Movie" overall ... a busted 4/10.

The direction/writing was really good but the acting was even better. If I had any complaint it would have to be about the production design which seemed to be pretty basic in some spots, but it was a minor issue. But again, the acting was great and the direction were really good. Contrary to the other reviews, this is NOT a PG-13 movie, it is R scary despite the lack of blood. Remember these stories (except for one) occur in the minds of the people and therefore does not NEED a lot of blood. The scariness is in the old-fashioned suspense and in trying to figure out what is real or not and in good old-fashioned acting. I hope they make another one someday. But I doubt it. It certainly showed the acting talents of seldom used actors like Lacey Chabert and Lou Diamond Philips.

With an incredible cast including Malcolm Mcdowell and Robert England I couldn't resist buying this film when I saw it. I'm a bit of a horror geek and I was excited to see two of my favourite actors in the same film. The film is terrible, no solid/interesting storyline, the characters are laughable, and the whole thing is just a bit childish. The first story was bizarre and needless, the second story was hilarious and pathetic and the third story is currently on in the background as I write this, I'm not gripped whatsoever. The story as a whole reminds me of when I sat my GCSE English exam and I struggled to make something up and ended up with a jumble of meaningless sub-stories all mashed into one. Not good.

This isn't your average horror anthology by any regard and the unique way of this film's storytelling may put off many viewer's that are expecting a V/H/S or Tales From the Crypt type of film. Instead what we get is a look into the minds of three different mentally ill patients and the horror that is real to them in "their" world. Since there are three installments, I'll outline them individually, although there is one constant throughout the film and that is Malcolm McDowell as Dr.Stenson, who gives a bit of a narrative connecting one story to the next. The first segment,"Figuratively Speaking" stars John Glover, who convincingly plays the fragile artist Gustav, whose connection to his creations(which pays a nice homage to the Puppet Master franchise) & some foul play by a trusted friend, lead to his ultimate downfall. Segment two, "Monsters are real" involves a young boy named Steven(David Mazouz "Touch") who has the unfortunate case of Catatonic Schizophrenia. At the young age of eight his life crumbles around him as his visions of a beast like stalker begin to plague him. His teacher Ms. Lorne, played by the gorgeous Lacey Chabert, tries to render help to Steven when she suspects abuse from home. All of which leads to quite a mysterious conclusion, blurring the lines between imagination & reality.The third segment, "Up to the Last Man" stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Professor James Silo, a husband & father who becomes deeply obsessed with ancient Mayan prophecies telling of an upcoming apocalypse. As his grip on reality fades he begins to design the mother of all bomb shelters and like in the second segment, insanity & reality become intertwined.This is a film about perspective, it's purpose isn't to terrify or deliver buckets of blood, but to bring to light the views from inside the minds of these three random, but quite unique patients all remanded to the same asylum. It walks us through the horror's that the exist only in their minds, well, mostly only in their minds, as the viewer is left decide what in fact is real. The direction is executed perfectly in each story by directors Bryan Ortiz, Bryan Ramirez and Kerry Valderrama. Equally noteworthy was the score, giving each piece it's own specific atmosphere & identity. If this sounds interesting then by all means give it a go. It's no masterpiece, but it made for an original & intriguing watch.