Not much chemistry between the cast members, but it still worked. The story dragged, and yet I still watched, curious to see where this would go (I don't give up when it comes to not-terrible horror movies; you can find some real gems that way!). I'm so glad I didn't stop watching because the last 10 minutes turned really turned this movie around. I literally had a WHAT THE...moment. Should have seen it coming but I didn't. Would I recommend it -- on a rainy afternoon, why not. Am I sorry I watched it-- not at all. I loved the ending.
... View MoreI have to say, I really enjoyed this film. I tend to search out low-budget, little-known horror like this film, because I can really appreciate a solid story even if it has little to no frills. This film does a great job of building the suspense in a low key fashion throughout, a "slow burn" if you will, almost to the point of banality, but there is a little something that keeps you engaged with the story. And then, you get to end. What a surprise! I had almost the same reaction to this as I did the ending of the popular 80s slasher "Sleepawawy Camp". Though not as shocking and jarring as SaC, the ending to The Break-In still delivers that gut punch you'll never forget. This is something I'd be interested in purchasing for my home collection.
... View MoreI'm a huge fan of found footage, it jangles my nerves because it gives a feeling of realism, and there's no peripheral vision so you don't know what will be there when you turn around. I've seen quite a few, some good, some not so good. This one is at the bottom of the pile for me. I totally get character development, and I enjoy it, but almost this entire film consists of mundane conversations between the lead male with the droning, monotonous voice and his sickly sweet fiancé with her exaggerated facial expressions and annoying vocal fry. I'm sorry, but the film is almost over, nothing has really happened so far, and I really don't care what you'll be calling your baby, or what dance moves you used to be able to do. I'd say there's about 10 minutes of tension in this film altogether, if that. I'd give it no stars if I could. I will say that I didn't see that ending coming, which lasted all of five minutes and was quite a surprise. But that's all.
... View MoreI thoroughly enjoyed this found footage indie film. I don't usually like found footage but this one kept my interest the entire time. Its a nice story about a man and woman getting ready to have a baby. Everything seems to be going well and then all hell breaks loose. All of the actors were spot on. It felt very real and all of the dialogue was interesting and not fake in the slightest. I really enjoyed the couple that played the friends. Very similar to our friends so made me relate even more to this story. I would say watch with friends and watch in the dark, because there are a couple times where I literally jumped out of my seat.
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