I never saw the trailer. It was the cover and blurb that sold me. And two things struck me immediately about this little feature. First, the "inheritance" deals with a generations-old pact these people's ancestors made as slaves. The young people who gather at a family estate are there thinking they're going to inherit money, when the truth is they've been selected to be sacrificed. There's also ancient African tribal voodoo, and resurrected condemned slaves. That idea alone gave this "six people alone in the middle of nowhere in the dead of winter" storyline fresh blood (no pun intended.)
Second, the acting by these relatively unknown actors is top-notch, and the film has a slick, professional feel to it.
Blood and gore is minimized. There are beheadings and dismemberments, but it's all done off-screen. The film is considered more of a thriller than horror. (BTW, the jacket cover is very misleading.)
Second, the acting by these relatively unknown actors is top-notch, and the film has a slick, professional feel to it.
Blood and gore is minimized. There are beheadings and dismemberments, but it's all done off-screen. The film is considered more of a thriller than horror. (BTW, the jacket cover is very misleading.)
The cons? I just couldn't get into the movie. Too few exciting moments between long stretches of proselytizing.
I debated whether or not to recommend this movie, but the different slant was enough to tilt the scales. Therefore I suggest with some hesitation that you
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