I'm convinced every review here saying this movie was decent, is a troll.. Was this some school project, is that why they used stop motion for some effects? Did the children actors write and direct this? At least it was somewhat funny..
Plot summary
In 1979, a young girl stumbles upon a possessed tape player. She unknowingly unleashes a demonic entity that haunts her family while slowly dragging the small town of Clarkston to Hell.
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June 02, 2020 at 11:51 PM
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You Trolls talked me into watching this!
Eden Campbell makes it worthwhile
Awkward horror comedy looks good but is full of unsuccessful tone shifts. Balancing horror and comedy is possible but it didn't work here. In reviewing a bad film, I try to look for something positive to say. The highlight of They Reach is the delightful Eden Campbell as Cheddar, best friend of lead girl Jessica. Campbell easily steals the film. Her funny performance makes me want to see her star in a teen comedy as that type of character - a bold, boisterous, fast-talking, quick-witted, rambunctious girl eagerly embracing mischief and shenanigans. She reminds me a bit of Eden Sher, in being someone who isn't just giving a good comic performance, but who comes across as a funny person. Give her a film with a better script and more focus on her as a comedic lead, I think she'd be fantastic.
Fun family friendly sci-fi/horror
Full disclosure: I am from the PNW and my friends and colleagues are part of the cast & crew. I am extremely proud of the work they put into this film.
We are not a large market up here. We do not have large (or often any) budgets to work with. So to see a finished product this polished gives me hope for future endeavors.
I can see that great care was taken in terms of set design, cinematography, and definitely score. My kingdom for a soundtrack!
The story is entertaining and certainly kept me engaged. I agree with other reviews that mentioned a Stranger Things vibe. Overall I think the acting was good. There were some things that worked better than others for me, but I think the 3 kids have a bright future in acting if they choose to continue.
Special kudos for the poster on the bedroom wall of "The Brain That Wouldn't Die"! ⭐???