WOW! This was quite the movie going experience. Director Julian Grant took the popular found footage and put his own unique and wildly entertaining spin on it. The lead, Shannon Brown, was magnetic. Every time he was on the screen, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Not only is Brown the lead, but he is also the comic relief. Just when the madness of the film gets to be a bit too much, Brown delivers the levity to keep you hooked. His co star Rinska Carrasco delivers as well as the frightened, but still strong, scientist investigating the alleged haunted clinic. I have seen Brown play multiple roles and I'm amazed by his seemingly endless range. One thing you know you are gonna get every time is a genuine performance and this film was no different. The chemistry and electricity between Brown and Carrasco is very real. The second male lead, Jerry, provides a great balance as the conservative, by the book scientist that is always at odds with Brown's character who is the fame hungry self annointed "face of the operation". There is a clever added element that certainly adds to the rivalry and tension between the characters that I won't give away. Overall, this film is a great ride, a VISUAL MIND RAPING for lack of a better term. Julian Grant pulled no punches and clearly made the film his twisted, genius mind wanted to make. That's why you have to love indie projects, filmmakers are not bound by what the "suits" deem appropriate. EASY 10 in my book, a MUST see!
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