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Oct 24th:

 

Splinter (2008) 

Description:

Splinter is a 2008 horror movie. It stars Jill Wagner (who was the hostess of TV series Wipeout (2008)) and Paulo Costanzo. It was directed by Toby Wilkins (who also directed The Grudge 3 (2009)).

 

A couple plan to go camping for their anniversary but are taken hostage by a gun-wielding man and his ill girlfriend. The gun man's plans soon change when something more sinister attacks them.

 

Review:

Review:

"It's okay we're cutting your arm off."

 

This is the most exciting film I've seen since Opera (1987). The introduction was quick and intriguing (even though the thing that attacks the gas attendant looks like a rapid porcupine). When the man's body is found later the make-up and special effects were impressive. The way the people who are infected contort and move their bodies is truly chilling to see.

 

I found certain roles such as Seth and Farell to be obnoxious, but I liked how their characters developed. Seth's biology knowledge came in handy which created some refreshing ideas to fight against the monster. Farell turned from kidnapper to protector.  

 

With most movies I find myself getting distracted or wondering when it's going to end after the thirty-minute mark. Fortunately, I was interested to see what was going to happen next in this one. It's not entirely predictable and I wanted to watch till the end. 

 

My only problem is the shaky camera, especially toward the last twenty minutes. It's so irritating that I felt like I was getting a headache. I couldn't tell what was happening at the most integral part of the story.

 

If you can put up with somewhat annoying characters in the beginning and found-footage style shakes than I recommend this movie to you. Overall the story is well written and enjoyable. 

 

Rating:

6 Porcupines out of 10

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