IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.5K
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Three teenagers blackmail a serial killer.Three teenagers blackmail a serial killer.Three teenagers blackmail a serial killer.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations
Hanna Mangan Lawrence
- Chasely
- (as Hanna Mangan-Lawrence)
Holly Turner
- Tanya Lee
- (as Holly Baldwin)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film is considered an Ozploitation picture, an Australian exploitation movie.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Diary of a Serial Killer: The Making of 'Acolytes' (2009)
- SoundtracksAlone Again
performed by Teenager
Written by Phillipa Brown/Nicholas Littlemore
(c) 2006 EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, for the World
Licensed courtesy of Timberyard Records
Featured review
Innovative and artistic, yet too cluttered and hard to follow.
As always, a review by a horror films freak, not a professional critic nor even a cinema student.
For starters - allow me to admit that, having watched the film from beginning to end with no pauses, as the credits rolled I was left completely bewildered. As the twists occurred, I was able to realize I was in fact witnessing a twist, but not thoroughly comprehend what the twist was or what made it a twist.
As always, I came here to IMDb as soon the film had ended, and was much relieved to find out I wasn't the only one with more questions than answers... It was as if James's shirt slogan ("question everything answer nothing") was meant for this film. So after doing a little reading I was able to fully understand the plot, the twists and how they came together. All in all I'd have to say that the story was quite good and that the "bully" and "serial killer" genre clichés were collaborated in quite an original and artistic way (if somewhat unnecessary). However, the fact that I and many others found it so hard to follow and understand (whether due to poor storytelling or the extremely confusing shooting and cinematography) is a shortcoming in my book. Although I did find the cinematography, as well as the use of sound during the flashbacks, to be innovating and impressive. Some of you might find it tacky though.
Finally, I really loved the soundtrack, definitely going to look it up! So in conclusion - while this film could have been better, if you manage to look closely and carefully follow every scene you'll probably enjoy it. Won't be easy though!
For starters - allow me to admit that, having watched the film from beginning to end with no pauses, as the credits rolled I was left completely bewildered. As the twists occurred, I was able to realize I was in fact witnessing a twist, but not thoroughly comprehend what the twist was or what made it a twist.
As always, I came here to IMDb as soon the film had ended, and was much relieved to find out I wasn't the only one with more questions than answers... It was as if James's shirt slogan ("question everything answer nothing") was meant for this film. So after doing a little reading I was able to fully understand the plot, the twists and how they came together. All in all I'd have to say that the story was quite good and that the "bully" and "serial killer" genre clichés were collaborated in quite an original and artistic way (if somewhat unnecessary). However, the fact that I and many others found it so hard to follow and understand (whether due to poor storytelling or the extremely confusing shooting and cinematography) is a shortcoming in my book. Although I did find the cinematography, as well as the use of sound during the flashbacks, to be innovating and impressive. Some of you might find it tacky though.
Finally, I really loved the soundtrack, definitely going to look it up! So in conclusion - while this film could have been better, if you manage to look closely and carefully follow every scene you'll probably enjoy it. Won't be easy though!
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- nitzanhavoc
- Nov 11, 2012
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $860
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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