(Didn’t they learn their lesson in the recent “Truth or Dare” scenario?…apparently not) Other than that, the “…please don’t watch it….”, dialog is pretty predictable in the rollout of teenagers watching what they were warned not to. I would also have to say the best jump scare in this film was a scene taken directly form the Poltergeist movie play book. If further proof is needed then look to the quick scene of extremely long hair provided as a ….”that’s a bit creepy….something’s wrong”…moment. In retrospect “The Ring” concept is borrowed in 2 respects, the idea that you shouldn’t something or something will happen, and the nightmarish video-edited elements insinuating madness or supernatural abstractions. The supernatural element is played upon heavily taking “inspiration” from a hodge podge of directions that include: “The Ring”, “Poltergeist”, Nightmare on Elm Street” and well, a smattering of Asian horror films that typically introduce eerie moments thru-out. What was apparent from this piece is that it heavily borrows from a number of films and ideas to raise the bar over the simple idea of a no-face creepster in the woods. The film takes additional liberties by adding some decent CGI to the 3rd act that elevates the creature to monstrous-extremes for the screen. Slenderman, the character is kept legitimate to the myth version (tall, faceless, cthulhu-like arms, scary fingers, and generally creeping around corners. So yes, it’s probably a suited experience for middle-schoolers who are looking for a few thrills, but no where near the sophistication and extremes that newer/previous films like “Hereditary”, “The Conjuring” and “Sinister” take viewers. However, when all is said and done, the movie really seemed to cater to its younger crowd while barely scratching the surface in tension and terror for us (now much more adjusted to heightened new terror releases) more needy viewers. This idea was captured perfectly in the new film using young highschoolers, a dare and a urban legend perpetuated by the Internet and its gobs of misinformation. On this same note, we have droves of teenagers who wish to do the same….make Slenderman a reality. Cleverly done, many didn’t realize it was just a campaign of medias designed to make something fictional into a momentarily reality. Some of us older viewers will remember a similar outbreak of fiction that additionally emerging from 2 film makers efforts, “The Blair Witch”. This even seemed to spark blog postings and what not further perpetuating this myth. Essentially a made up story that went viral outputting tons of associations ranging from video games to “reported sightings” to Photoshopped pictures and images. Viewers should try do some initial research before viewing, (if not already) so you have some clarification as to what and where this fictional story emerged from. One, the concept of “slenderman” while taken on with respect for the myth, has also been poorly executed in recent years when it comes to films covering this subject. Now upon taking on the recent Slenderman release, I came to the table with a few opinions. Horror for middleschoolers and still the best Slenderman movie out….yet. In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn’t actually exist – until one of them mysteriously goes missing.
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