Isleen Pines

Getting together for a Halloween party, a group of friends looking forward to hanging out together and enjoy the festivities present grow increasingly more concerned as their friends disappear over time and eventually find the connection between a weird neighbor and a mysterious alien beast around the house.

This was a generally fun genre effort. The fun premise, resulting in the type of party at the start that shows a group of friends coming together to hand out and enjoy the holiday season with the various group members at the party being shown undertaking the games or other general festivities has quite a lot to like here. The friend group that emerges here is quite enjoyable with the various costumes and other festivities that provides for a great time overall. The lighthearted atmosphere that comes about from the setup carries over incredibly well to the general sense of the festivities setup here that has an impeccable Halloween feel established. That provides the kind of framework needed for the strong action on display with the alien beast coming into play and attacking the guests. These are full of impressive effects-work that has quite a lot to like with the series of attacks taking place throughout the house where the bodies are ripped to pieces in grand style even though this does seem to be quite random with no real idea why it's there. That may not matter as the action itself is incredibly fun showing the actvities around the house trying to keep the party going while finding ways to combat and confront the creature as there's some really enjoyable aspects involved here.

Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Graphic Violence.

Isleen Pines is quite a bit better than your average indie horror flick. There's a somewhat large scale here, with the story switching back and forth between 3 different places, and the lighting is really well done. There's a good chunk of gore, although a large portion of it actually plays during the very very ending of this film, which makes me hope there's a sequel coming because this movie was good enough and interesting enough to warrant one. The acting is mostly good, not as stunted as some from indie movies I've seen, and the alien design is pretty cool. Worth checking out, and a good movie for Halloween season rewatches.

"Isleen Pines" is an absolute revelation in the world of low budget indie cinema. Written and directed by the creative duo of Matthew Festle and Alexys Paonessa, this sci-fi horror masterpiece offers an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

From the very start, "Isleen Pines" grabs your attention and never lets go. The talented ensemble cast, including Darren Deng, Naiia Lajoie, Jackson Turner, Alan Maxson (known for his work in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"), and the legendary Glenn Plummer ("Saw II," "Strange Days," "Sons of Anarchy"), deliver stellar performances that breathe life into their characters. These actors truly make you care about their fate, which is a testament to their skill and dedication.

Matthew Festle and Alexys Paonessa's direction is nothing short of remarkable. They manage to create a tense and immersive atmosphere that keeps you guessing and shivering with anticipation. The storytelling is engaging and cleverly constructed.

A standout feature of "Isleen Pines" is its outstanding cinematography, thanks to the talented Matt Leal. Despite the limitations of a low budget, Leal's work shines through, capturing the eerie beauty of the Halloween setting and the tension of the unfolding events. The practical effects in the film are genuinely impressive, showcasing the filmmakers' dedication to bringing their vision to life, even on a shoestring budget.

Set on Halloween, "Isleen Pines" offers a unique and captivating take on the holiday, making it a perfect choice for your Halloween movie night. The film blends the spooky charm of Halloween with an unexpected and chilling sci-fi twist that will have you questioning what's lurking in the shadows on this spooky night.

What truly elevates "Isleen Pines" to greatness is its killer soundtrack, which includes an electrifying opening track by Mike Trebilcock. The music adds an extra layer of intensity and emotion to the movie, creating an unforgettable audio-visual experience.

In conclusion, "Isleen Pines" is a remarkable achievement in indie cinema, defying budget constraints to deliver a gripping, well-acted, and masterfully directed horror experience. It's a must-watch for fans of sci-fi and horror alike, and it's sure to become a Halloween favorite for years to come. Matthew Festle and Alexys Paonessa, along with their talented cast and crew, have crafted a cinematic gem that deserves to be celebrated and shared with a wider audience. Don't miss this hidden treasure of a film!

This was a really fun movie that had an innovative concept of an idea, with great acting, the scenes were done really well, I thought the clown was hilarious, there were other great moments with other actors that were hilarious too! I thought this was a great movie for the halloween holiday season, the witch was also another favorite as well,all in all I think everyone did a fantastic job, I will be recommending it to all my friends , especially those who are really into indie horror comedy movies! Which happens to be one of my favorite genres, I find them very entertaining!anyway, I loved this movie, and I hope there is a a sequel!

If you loved shadowmarsh,then you will enjoy this film,while being clearly a low budget film it is a really good film ,really enjoyed it and the special effects team did a good job,some really good effects in the film.the acting was also very good,i it goes along at a good pace,there is one gross scene which I won't spoil,I liked the scenes with the neighbour they were good,for those like myself who backed the film they are in for a treat,the alien design was decent,something I've never scene before,the only downside was the explanation of how the alien came to earth,if that was explained more it would have pushed this to a nine out of ten,if you can you should check this out.