A really fun movie! It's a VERY slow film but when it gets going, it really gets going. It's pretty creepy.

This movie is awful. The first hour has nothing to do with the movie, meaning it does nothing to progress the plot, and provides useless character development (I.e. the two who hook up at the party). Please never make another film in my town. Also, your soundtrack is awful. Have someone in post level your tracks so I can understand what people are saying instead of this terrible music.

Remember those times when you were little and you used to pretend play that there was a serial killer chasing you? Or maybe you were the "serial killer", stalking your unsuspecting victims with a large twig that you pictured as a hatchet? No? Well, maybe that was just me. I was a strange little girl, after all...Damaging childhood revelations aside, I am about to introduce you to a film you have probably yet to see or possibly even hear of; You Are Not Alone. The film takes the idea of the typical 80's slasher film and turns it on its end, spinning all that you think you know about the genre into an out of control whirlwind of panicked breathing and edge-of-your-seat intensity.Suspend everything you may be expecting from this fun and thought provoking romp. If you're looking for a film that jumps straight into gory, over-the-top violence with excruciatingly bad effects, then this is not your film. I recommend another. Piranha 3DD, perhaps? This film, in all its incredible Indie horror magnificence is a slow burner, and rightly so. Setting the pace any faster would have felt rushed; any slower and I would have lost interest.In all my years of watching horror films, it's been commonplace to yell at the stupid character on-screen, as I can assume many others have done before."Don't go in there, idiot!" "What are you thinking? RUN!!" "OH MY GOD YOU'RE SO STUPID!!!" You Are Not Alone presents you with the opportunity to be in the shoes of that very girl you agonizingly shout about, creating a bit of a paradox during viewing that, for the intrigued, will keep you hanging on the film like a bad suit. Seeing through the eyes of a terrified Natalie, you get to see first-hand as the terror around her unfolds into a tense and horrifying menagerie of thrills and jump scares without ever succumbing to the stereotypes of any other found-footage film. In fact, one of the very things that sets this film apart from all others is the fact that the camera is never acknowledged. This isn't some moron who doesn't know when to turn the camera off, this is shot through the eyes of the protagonist, a style I've only ever seen in the film Hardcore Henry. It transitions well from the over-the-top action and ultra violence of the latter into an unsettling spin on the horror genre to which other filmmakers should definitely pay attention.It opens on a hook that's simple enough. A young girl is returning to her hometown for a nice break from her life in the big city. But don't write off this portion of this film as simple filler before the action. Pay close attention and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what visual and audio clues the film intelligently drops for anyone who's willing to invest their senses. Not only are there references to what will shortly become a more important aspect of the film, but it also sets up an incredibly detailed and well rounded representation of the protagonist, her relationships with the supporting cast, and the close-knit feel of the small town that could very easily be within miles of any big city, immersing us into the setting fully without missing a detail. For those of us who hail from a tiny community, this setup will feel authentic and nostalgic for presenting such realism. And, in all actuality, the town is a character in itself, having more screen time than the protagonist, whose face is never shown. The seemingly inconsequential conversations of a young woman with her somewhat estranged friends and brother may feel tedious to anyone distracted, but invest your mind and you'll begin to understand the significance of the first 45 minutes of the film.And you'll be wishing the pace would slow back down once that time limit is up. 45 minutes of mundanity is traded for 45 of the most tense, sheer terror I have seen in any film of recent years. It physically had me on the edge of my seat, straining to see beyond the field of vision the camera oh-so-tenuously teases you with. Without giving anything away, the psychotic individual who has targeted this poor girl is by far one of the most disturbing and consciously creepy serial killers to have made such a blatant appearance. He doesn't need a snazzy name like The Jigsaw Killer or Ghostface to insight fear in those who witness his terrorization, and for those few of you reading who may be Alan Wake fans, this guy could win an Oscar for Best Mr. Scratch impersonation. Dancing around, smiling, and speaking in an eerie voice that comes at the most unsettling of times, strung at a low growl just within audibility. If your name is Natalie, I would think twice about watching this movie. You may never sleep again.Providing some seriously horrifying moments that never cross the line of being laughable or unbelievable, and never using the "cat jumping out of the cabinet" false scares, it builds on the tension like the pages in a phenomenal book, each layer falling over the next to add to the sense of dread that creeps up the back of your neck with a cold realization that this plot could easily transition into reality. That very fact is what makes this film a must-see chiller for Halloween and all year long.In conclusion, I award this movie 10 out of 10 stars, an award I am thrilled to be bestowing upon a wonderfully crafted and obviously well-loved work of intense, taught thrills with a fresh perspective.

Phew! That was a ride, for or better or for worse. I think this film, if it hasn't already, will polarize many horror fans. 'You Are Not Alone' is a first-person indie slasher in the vain of Carpenter and IMO, Cunningham. This is one of the few times I was happy I read numerous reviews before viewing because A.) I had low expectations and B.) I knew that I would be getting practically no real action until almost an hour in. A slow-burn for sure, definitely not a film for the impatient, but I did not find the first half of the movie grueling AT ALL. It was actually very enjoyable watching the characters go about their everyday lives and activities. The setting is absolutely gorgeous. I don't know if it's because I didn't grow up in a small town/never have really been in one, but I'm enamored by the idea of them. This film feels like a more mature take on the classic town of Haddonfield and I'm pretty sure it's meant to take place in that era. The wide-open, tree-lined streets.. friendly townspeople.. and serene silence, all create a really genuine intimacy. This coziness only increases as we are introduced to more characters in the film, their faces so seemingly close it feels like we experiencing time with them. The story surrounds a young college graduate, who returns to her hometown during 4th of July Weekend. Setting the film during this holidays ends up doing a lot for the overall production. The inclusion of the annual town fair and festivities further establishes the realistic tone of the film. The biggest critique you will here about this film is that the creators took to long to bring up some thrilling footage. I feel like if you are not the patient-type and disengage too soon, you end up missing out on a lot of really suspenseful build-up. *MILD SPOILER* Like the diner scene with her "Nana" and we get the first mention of the loose-killing spree and curfew. *END SPOILER* I honestly became tense upon hearing that and there are many other moments that mirror that. You've basically got to commit early to really enjoy, but I think that goes for any movie. Had it not been for the extreme amount of character development, from protagonist to supporting characters, it may have just felt like a bobbling head running around/. Once the action does start going, it GOES. And the killer is very sick, very sociopathic and very sly. The POV does not become distracting and even affords some very well executed chase sequences. There are plenty of horror clichés, most passable, and there was one moment I literally took a break because I did not understand the heroine's logic but overall, this was a good one. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I try not to give much away in my reviews because I don't want to take anything away from the movie. Despite the title... watch it ALONE.. watch it in the dark.. and don't blink. 7/10