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So much detail went into this film to make it appear as a real recording of an 80s TV channel at Halloween, right down to the repetitive and mind numbing commercials. It all goes to create a tremendous effect of realism and everything is kept toned down and believable.
The only downside to this is that if people are looking for things to go bonkers then you will be disappointed, and if you don't care about emersion or mood then the format is wasted on you and you might as well not bother, because this isn't just about cool nostalgia, it's about creating a legitimate portrayal of what would have occurred. For me the best part was the repetitive Halloween Special intro that comes across as cheesy and over the top in that typical network way at first, and feels more and more inappropriate as things turn more serious, that was a great touch.
Overall this is a testament to the care and detail that a movie maker can put into a project to create something unique. There is a subtle menace and comedy to everything shown, but if you aren't into sublty or realism then this isn't for you.
score 8/10
scythertitus 29 April 2019
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28-2-2021 11:13:08