Comments on: Review: The Gravedancers

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:19:41 +0000

Yeah, I really liked The Abandoned. But that, and Dark Ride (Which I’m probably totally screwing up the collections) are the only ones i’ve seen, and are interested in seeing. Dark Ride killed it for me.

By: R.J. Sayer

R.J. Sayer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:40:40 +0000

also, SoCo is bullshit and destroys all movie-reviewing capability formerly inherent in the consciousness.

it’s a clinically proven fact.

By: R.J. Sayer

R.J. Sayer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:39:06 +0000

THE ABANDONED is awesome.

i got through 12 minutes of WICKED LITTLE THINGS and will be good and fucking goddamned if i see minute number thirteen.

By: Matt W

Matt W — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:09:13 +0000

FINALLY got a chance to see this movie (a nod of appreciation to Wal-Mart’s bargain bin), and it was the movie I wanted to see when it first came out. The image of the ghosts creeped the ever loving hell out of me. I dunno why, the fact that their smile never really changes, ‘mentally’ told me that it was just a mask, and it should seem less ‘life’-like. But the more I looked at them, the more creeped out I became.

I agree with Peter. The ending had me laughing over the absurdity of it. I honestly thought a plug for a new theme park ride at Universal Studios was coming. But I found it pretty enjoyable. Although the deaths were a bit uninspired, nothing original or frightening. But I’ll agree to the solid B rating. Now to find a copy of Wicked Little Things and The Abandoned. (I’m obviously behind on the Horrorfest movies, but $20 a DVD when they came out was a bit too much.)

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:21:22 +0000

Well now I’m bummed you guys didn’t like it. Not that I think it truly deserves unwaivering praise, but because I hate giving a recommendation when it ends badly.

By: T. Rigney

T. Rigney — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:51:22 +0000

I was massively disappointed with The Gravedancers. The whole premise seemed a bit on the silly side, and while the ghosts were unusual and even somewhat inspired, the CGI-overloaded conclusion was too much to swallow. Still, I think Mendez has grown considerably as a director, and I’m anxious to see what he does next.

BTW — Good review.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:25:04 +0000

Fair enough. I can’t really argue, because I agree with all the weak points, but for me it (eventually, mind you) tipped the scales from mediocrity to harmless entertainment.

Southern Comfort joined my bloodstream at the time, as well. That’s probably worth mentioning.

By: andy sell

andy sell — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:10:47 +0000

Saw it last night, and i’m going to have to go ahead and disagree with you.

I thought that it had bright moments, but overall was pretty worthless.

bad dialogue. stiff performances by actors with zero charisma (excepting of course, Tcheky Karyo). some completely unnecessary plot devices. bland death sequences. the ghost makeup was cool, but not nearly present enough or in the right spots. a few great comedic moments though and the ghost characters themselves were refreshing.