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NOROI follows a documentary filmmaker, Masafumi Kobayashi, as he slowly uncovers something mysterious and evil that's leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake. After interviewing a woman who claims to hear loud baby's cries coming from the house next door (where there is no baby), Kobayashi heads over to talk to the neighbor. He's greeted with hostility by the unhinged, disheveled woman (Maria Takagi) who answers the door (and promptly slams it in his face) and gets a peek at her 6-year-old son through a window. Strangely, both the woman and her son disappear just days after his visit (leaving behind a pile of dead pigeons on their back porch), and the woman who first complained about the noises, as well as her daughter, are both killed in a mysterious accident not long after that. This piques Kobayashi's interest and he sets out on a quest to find out what's going on. He soon uncovers that those with psychic abilities and extra-sensory perception seem to be tuning into something sinister, unexplainable and possibly even apocalyptic. Well-known 10-year-old clairvoyant, and TV celebrity, Kana (Rio Kanno) seems to think we may all be doomed, but she mysteriously disappears before she can be of much help. Another female psychic/actress (Marika Matsumoto) becomes involved, as does Mr. Nori, a mentally unstable kook/psychic who wears a hat and jacket made of aluminum foil and thinks people are being eaten by what he refers to "ectoplasmic worms." Clues eventually lead back to the site of a small village that's now covered by a lake, and the legend of an ancient demon known as Kagutaba...

Unlike many other hand-held horror flicks, this one depends just as much on the plot as it does reactionary first-person scares. Thankfully there's something of a storyline here, a very interesting and intricate one at that, so it doesn't rely on glimpses of horrific things through spastic camera-work every once in awhile to keep your interest. The way Masafumi travels around following leads in search of the truth - with well placed jolts along the way - reminded me somewhat of THE OMEN in its pacing. The film also doesn't entirely consist of footage shot by the documentarian, but weaves in news reports and television variety shows as if what we're watching is an already completed documentary. That helps to break up some of the monotony usually associated with films shot in this particular style. The performances are good enough not to harm any of the realism of the 'actual' footage either. Overall, it's a well-made horror film, with lots of plot shifts, some suspense and quite a few genuinely creepy moments, that's well worth checking out. My only real gripe is that it could have used a little trimming here and there and seems to go on a bit too long. Otherwise, pretty good stuff.

Suffice to say I have never seen a film quite like "Noroi". It is perhaps THE creepiest film I have ever watched. Note that I say "creepy", not "scary". There is nothing that will make you jump in this movie, but there is a level of terror and suspense you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Think "The Blair Witch Project", only stretched out through a longer runtime and a (much) more complex story.

Much like "The Blair Witch Project", the movie is filmed mostly on camcorders and tries (though not nearly as relentlessly as "The Blair Witch Project") to pass itself off as a true story. Purporting to be last documentary of paranormal investigator Masafumi Kobayashi, the movie's real genius is in its construction. It begins with several, seemingly unrelated plot threads, each one kicked off by some mysterious, creepy event. Kobayashi records a bizarre EVP while investigating a reclusive woman's house, a young girl displays psychic powers on a television program, an actress goes into convulsions while investigating a haunted temple. The tension in the movie is maintained beautifully, rising at a steady pace throughout the entire film as bizarre, seemingly supernatural events begin happening to and around the characters. The real horror in the film comes from seeing how these events are all related, a realization the viewers will reach long before the characters, though the plot threads do eventually converge.

A sense of rising horror pervades this entire movie, and by the time the climax rolls around the tension has built to such a screeching pitch it's almost unbearable. Combined with the fact that the last twenty minutes or so contain some of the most unsettling scenes I have ever seen, and you've got a cinematic punch that will stay with you for days. A couple points come off for one character's delirious overacting (although he does play something of a nutcase), but otherwise this movie's got it all. The only question is...are you ready for it?

I can't praise this film enough. It had a lot of that hand-held, first-person shaking camera which I love (and some hate, because it makes them sick), like REC, Cloverfield and Blair Witch Project.

It is a long movie for its kind, but I didn't even notice because the film was so interesting. By just showing the footage from a paranormal reporter's work the movie keeps up the pace, making it a real-time experience for the viewer.

While I would never call this film the "scariest horror ever made", I'd have to say it's certainly one of the best I've seen. The fear factor here is constructed by details in the images, camera glitches, events linked to one another which lend a very mysterious and haunting tone to the movie. The horror is more in what is not shown, but left to our imaginations. The ending is perfect, and be warned that you might have nightmares afterwards. A second viewing is highly recommended, though.

Watch this one alone in the dark, don't expect anything and you'll have fun.

I, for one, absolutely loved this movie. A progressive and experimental approach to horror.

It is not a "typical Asian horror" where you would see a gruesome looking ghost (usually a woman) that is going around scaring people. You barely see any ghosts for a majority of the film, but the way this movie keeps you interested in the plot and characters is genius.

This is not the movie for you if you're into gore or jumpscares, but this movie has an underlying "creepy" factor throughout the entire movie which I loved.

Don't let the documentary-style of filming turn you off (why should it?). It is on par, if not superior, to the Blair Witch Project - it really feels like you're watching something that you're not supposed to be seeing.

For better or worse, found footage is the punk rock of film genres. Purposely rejecting the lavish possibilities of polished professionalism in favour of a gritty, distorted mess that celebrates it's own flaws. Noroi: The Curse dives head first into the style, delivering all sorts of shaky, grainy scenes. It's not enough for them to include sequences from imaginary public access shows, but they go out of their way to degrade the video quality until it looks like a 5th generation VHS copy of a copy, and several chilling moments stem from purposeful digital glitches. The technical errors are the art form itself.

In many ways, this works well, as the film manages to skirt past many horror tropes while still finding effective ways to make your skin crawl. It keeps a lot of tragic implications off screen, keeping to a "tell don't show" ethos and never resorting to cheap jump scares. It's impact rides on well established realism and a lot of subtly creepy imagery.

Where the whole format becomes difficult to swallow is in how many traditional film elements have been left behind. Things that can elevate a cinematic experience like cinematography or music cues are largely discarded to serve the mockumentary form. I understand why this was necessary, but I can ultimately only take so many of these things before I start to miss having a nice score pulling on my heartstrings.

Released at the tail end of the J-Horror boom, Noroi is not quite a masterpiece like Ringu (1998), Kairo (2001), and Ju-On (2002). Nonetheless, it is a rare example, and almost certainly the best example, of a found footage movie from the heyday of Japanese horror in the late 90's through mid 00's.

Noroi is a remarkably intricate mockumentary about a journalist's investigation of a series of strange occurrences linked to a folk demon called Kagutaba. In fact, it may be a little too intricate for its own good, and the stream of eccentric characters and disparate video clips threatens to overwhelm us viewers. But critically, Noroi manages to carefully build the creepiness factor and unleash some truly hair-raising scares when the time is right. These scares are mostly of the "supernatural events that are only visible when reviewing video camera footage" variety, and although that is one of the more ridiculous clichés in modern horror, it is extremely effective in the right hands, as it is in Lake Mungo (2008) and here in Noroi.

My only real criticism is that about 50% of the plot is explained in a few perfunctory sentences of narration right at the end, inserted as if the filmmakers had finished the movie and then realized that almost nothing was satisfactorily resolved or explained. I don't necessarily mind baffling movies (Kairo for example is almost completely incomprehensible if you haven't seen the inferior American remake), but as Noroi is based entirely on the investigation of a mystery, I feel like it kind of dropped the ball a little bit right at the end, even with the shoehorned narration.

Found footage seems to be a particularly personal thing when it comes to being terrified; millions (including me) consider The Blair Witch Project (1999) the most frightening movie of all time, while millions of other people think Blair Witch is some kind of joke, and Paranormal Activity (2007) is where the real scares are. Whether Noroi will scare the crap out of you or not is hard to predict, but there is little doubt that this is good stuff. Worth any horror fan's time.

Never posted anything here before, but after watching Noroi I just felt that I had to write down my thoughts about it.

Firstly do not compare this to Blair Witch, this movie deserves far better than that! Simply put, Noroi is (probably) one of the best horror movies I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot!).

I really liked how the movie presents itself not as a standard horror flick, but as a documentary filmed by a reporter (i think?) named Kobayashi and his cameraman. Without spoiling to much about the plot, I can say it that it starts with Kobayashi doing research on a series of seemingly unrelated events, that turns out to be connected to something far more darker and sinister.

While the story might not be that original in itself, what really hooked me with Noroi was the incredibly eerie atmosphere. If you're looking for cheap scares and seat-jumping scenes this movie might not be for you. This movie is all about the mood it presents, with haunting images and a general feeling of foreboding suspense. The documentary style filming just makes it farm more believable.

This is also helped a lot by the acting which is superb, although not perfect for the general part of the movie! Far better than in most other movies in this type of genre.

Well enough ranting from me, I highly recommend Noroi to everyone, it is suspenseful, creepy, well acted and the first movie that has scared me in ages.

"Noroi" is a found-footage horror film that follows the story of a documentary filmmaker who becomes increasingly obsessed with a mysterious cult and paranormal phenomena. The film is known for its unsettling atmosphere, eerie imagery, and slow-burn approach to horror. The film's controversial found-footage style adds an extra layer of realism to the already tense narrative, making the viewer feel as though they are part of the story.

If you know that you can handle the unconventional "found footage" narrative, then you're in for a treat. With its use of sound and visuals, the movie successfully creates a sense of tension and dread. The film's central mystery of the cult and its sinister dealings is both intriguing and chilling, keeping viewers glued to the screen until the very end, as long as they are okay with this format.

OK, so I watched this at 1am with all the lights off and my headphones on and all alone in my apartment. And I have to say, I damn near soiled myself towards the end. On many occasions I found myself holding on to the edge of my sofa. Its that scary. And believe me, I don't have that reaction while watching a horror movie very often (extremely rarely in fact).

A word of caution though. This one really requires patience. You need to immerse yourself into its world. I watched it another night with my girlfriend and she got bored and gave up about half-way. I can imagine many folks doing the same. This is that kind of a movie, it will either scare you silly or bore you to death. I fall in the former camp.

I won't spoil the story for you (as if you didn't already know bout it from browsing the IMDb boards) but there are a lot of seemingly random events happening on screen which make a lot of sense once the movie reaches its horrific conclusion(s). That last scene still gives me shudders.

So watch this with an open mind and give it a fair chance. Paranormal activity, Rec., BWP, and all the other shaky cam brethren have NOTHING on this one. Noroi has them all licked.

Due to reviews, I had very high hopes but was disappointed. I can appreciate how a low budget and atmosphere can still create great horror (eg Carnival of Souls, Seconds, original Twilight Zone, etc...) but there was, IMO, too much over-acting (eg screaming, moaning, trying to film footage at the most inopportune times). Occult (2009) by the same director was better done with same low budget, cheesy F/X, but with better acting.

This movie was extremely disappointing. I've just finished it and im still waiting for something to happen. Too much loose information, and almost none suspenseful or scary times... I though the reviews were somehow useful but this time, they are far from what I saw. Not recommended.

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Anyone familiar with horror films knows that most of them are not scary at all. Some people enjoy gorefests with subpar story lines and character development. I personally enjoy horror films that focus on atmosphere and interesting concepts (e.g., A Tale of Two Sisters, Kairo, etc.). Whatever the type of horror film one personally likes, there are only a select few that really scare you. Noroi is one of them.

This is a documentary-style movie, which means that the entire film is a compilation of video clips that are linked by the legend of a demonic entity named Kagutaba. The premise is that a journalist filmed his own footage by interviewing people associated with the demonic rituals associated with Kagutaba, then compiled footage from other sources that link with his research. What results is a relentlessly chilling experience that feels very real and very disturbing, despite the fact that the story itself is fake.

Some have compared Noroi with The Blair Witch Project, but the only similarity is the documentary style. One obvious difference between the films is that Noroi scares the viewer by linking events to one another using different sources. For example, the journalist records the exterior of a house that he is researching and sees something strange on the porch. Later in the film, a clip from another character's home video introduces that very same strange occurrence. The viewer's memory links the two incidents and chills start running down their spine. Another example involves a television show with a child psychic who answers every single question correctly except for one. In fact, her answer is so wrong that the viewer may wonder what the filmmakers were thinking. Later on, however, that wrong answer turns out to be linked to an extremely disturbing event. This is intelligent film-making indeed.

Another difference between Noroi and Blair Witch is that Noroi provides not one, but two very long finales, the second of which is placed a minute after the credits start to roll and is the single greatest scare scene in the history of horror cinema. I do not say such things lightly. It totally wrecked me in a wonderous way.

Other aspects of film-making are well done. The legend and ritualistic background of Kagutaba are very interesting and most of the actors did a good job. The only over-the-top performance comes from a guy who's supposed to be crazy anyway, so that's expected. The cinematography is intentionally gritty because all of the footage is supposed to represent videos shot on camcorders. Japanese films are not known for their special effects, but the effects used here were awesome. In some cases they create an other-worldly feel (e.g., the static interference or the first finale) but in other cases they are alarmingly realistic (e.g., the second finale).

When all is said and done, Noroi goes down as the scariest film I've ever seen. I would go so far as to say that there is no film in existence that provides such sheer terror from beginning to end like Noroi does. See it now.

I'll start by saying that I am an avid movie lover ... especially well made horror/thriller movies. I am continually on the look out for something fresh and original. I will say I pretty much despise most of the modern "horror" movies coming out nowadays. Cheap jump scares, bad script, unneeded gore and sex, the list goes on. Therefore I am on the search for original storylines and plots that genuinely terrify me and keep me interested.

As a HUGE fan of recent foreign films such as "Tigers are not afraid", "Train to Busan", "The Wailing", one of my favorite takes on zombies, "the Kingdom", and "I saw the devil", there's a good selection out there that are genuinely scary and succeeding in production quality. However I was really disappointed in this movie. While I agree that it was overall well made, I found myself waiting to be scared in the slightest ... i was reading some reviews saying it was the scariest movie they've seen yet?! Come on ... let's be real here. I seriously love being scared and am obsessed with scary movies but this one doesn't do it in the slightest. There was 10 minutes left in the film and I was eagerly waiting for a big, frightful ending ... nothing. I gave it a 6/10 because of the overall acting / storyline but it defiantly fails in the scare department. The search continues!!

Kobayashi is a documentary filmmaker who is fascinated by the paranormal. Always looking for new cases to document, he and his cameraman begin investigating a series of freakish events that are seemingly unrelated. To say that he finds more than he bargained for would be an understatement.

Rather than Blair Witch, this one reminded me of The Last Broadcast due to all the different footage involved. There's a sinister atmosphere from the start, but the film manages to be quite funny at times through it's use of stupid variety show footage. If you're familiar with these shows, you know how ripe for lampooning they really are. The storyline itself is quite complex, particularly for the hand-held sub-genre. There are multiple strands and a deep mythology to interpret. It also isn't your typical Asian horror with long-haired ghosts, thank goodness. Instead, we get some legitimate scares through mood and build-up. When we see the flier that says a key character has gone missing, it's enough to give you a chill all on it's own thanks to what we've seen beforehand. There are also a few choice scenes that will stay with you. The two scenes that got the biggest reaction out of me both revolved around Marika, a likable actress who gets caught up in the occurrences through an on location TV shoot. The first involves going back to the tapes and catching something in the frame with her, the second has her losing control in Kobayashi's house as pigeons smash into the window.

The mystery at the film's core is intriguing to watch unfold. At 115 minutes, the film is never boring and it doesn't feel too long. Big compliment, as hand-held horror typically works better when it's short and to the point.

This Japanese horror mockumentary was a lot of fun to watch. It has a very complex story with a lot of pieces that come together at the end. The acting seems real and the story, once we get to the end, mostly makes sense.

I feel like the story is told well, but it isn't a very scary story. The monster is menacing, but not terrifying. The end is tragic, but not shocking.

This follows the general issue with this genre that the more realistic the less scary the movie will be. I know I enjoyed this movie a lot, because I had to think a lot about the story after it was done and it was fun to do so. Most loose ends were tied up. Most things that happen early on are resolved at the end.

I recommend this movie.

Quick summary before the details : its Japanese horror movie, with found-footage subgenre. We are watching most of the movie from the lens of the ? Tv Producer/paranormal enthusiast where he records his investigations through his camera/video recorder with his assistant (who hardly makes his appearance throughout the movie).

Okay what's DIFFERENT about this movie is : if you've watched enough horror movies, especially from The West, we all know how it'll be. Tonnes of jumpscares. And if you've watched Asian horror stories especially Japanese/Korean, sometimes you'll stumble upon lots of slow-burners (which can be boring/end up hanging/doesnt fulfill your 'usual' horror movie nights) These slow-burners don't rely on jumpscares 'moments', instead they focus on build up of suspense and intrigue via a detailed plot sequences. And Noroi: The Curse, is one of them, which has turned out QUITE WELL to be honest. Personally I'm BORED to death with Western horror movies which seems to be running dry on fresh/original/interesting plots. So watching this Japanese piece, is DEFINITELY A BREATH OF FRESH (SCARY) AIR! I've watched some boring Japanese Horror movies, so for me, this is a GREAT horror movie, by Japanese movie standard. And more than good overall. VERDICT : WATCH!

Great found footage with some exceptional standout sequences. The documentary within documentary style puts you off balance from the start and at times you are wondering from who's perspective you are watching. It is maybe slightly too long but overall one of the best found footage I've seen.

I've no idea what to expect here, but I've a feeling it's going to give me nightmares. Kobayoshi (Jin Muraki) is a journalist and documentarian dealing in the supernatural. As we learn of his disappearance, his latest film is suggested to have the answers. With lo-fi production and hand held consumer grade cameras, it looks like a found footage film, blurred and desaturated, but looks can be deceiving. It quickly gives you the chills as Kobayoshi investigates strange noises, coming from a strange house, occupied by an aggressive woman, Junko Ishii (Tomono Kuga) and her eerie child. No CG, no tricks, it really draws you in, instantly invested in everyone we meet, it's all the more disarming as the curse strikes. Thats the name of Kobayoshi's last film, The Curse. Blink and you'll miss something. It really keeps you on your toes. Chopping from Kobayoshi and his cameraman, to TV shows, to deleted scenes of TV shows, to live recordings of screenings of those deleted scenes. It feels like you're being dragged into something genuinely dark and disturbing. It takes some work, but it's absolutely brilliant. It must've taken some work to make too, I can't imagine what the edit must've been like. That said, it looks after its audience, you won't be left behind. Psychics, shadowy mysterious figures, strange repeating patterns, weird noises, missing children, pigeons! It's a fun puzzle built around a fractured cast, that inexplicably interlinks in a remarkably satisfying way. Not so much what you'd call a modern horror, it's light on gore. It's spooky though and doesn't pull any punches, making you believe in the cult darkness that unfolds. Although there's a lot of location stuff, there's an awful lot of detail throughout. It may all look natural, but this has been crafted brilliantly. The camera feels authentic. The acting, not like acting at all. Everyone is utterly convincing. It's chilling and captivating. Completely immersive as the death toll rises and the mystery unfolds. Well worth a watch.

A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the "kagutaba."

From the looks of it, the film looks like one of those camcorder movies that have been popular these last few months, even one that's going to be released next week (PARANORMAL ACTIVITY)! However, unlike movies like CLOVERFIELD, REC, and BLAIR WITCH, where most of those movies are in complete chaos and mayhem with all of the shakiness, this one is basically shown in a traditional documentary style. It has TV excerpts and interviews and the scares are very subtle, well, excluding the last 20 minutes where we go into the chaos effect and where the fear factor is raised up tremendously.

And it works. The film is very engrossing and it makes you think. Yes, you heard me right: It makes you think. You have to pay attention to those unrelated details given throughout the film and the payoff is great when, in course of the film, these things start to intertwine one another. The film is also very slow moving, which, in this case, is a good thing. We, as the audience, get to absorb the details shown on screen, however subtle or blatant they are.

Above all, it's a frightening little film. I'm a person who is scared of ghosts and the paranormal more than killers who slashes away teenage victims so yes, the film gave me some nightmares. There are some images in here that are really disturbing to watch, including one closer in the end where it makes you go "What am I looking at?!" Well, it's better left unanswered. There are around ten reoccurring characters in here, all of which gave authentic performances in their roles.

The only thing I don't like about the film is the ending because most questions are left unanswered. The question "That's it?" went though my mind. It left a bad taste in my mouth. However, the rest of the film is just engrossing and really frightening. Don't see this alone in the dark because you'll regret that choice. Also, I can see in a couple of years that Hollywood would remake this film. That will be interesting.

The biggest problem with Noroi is that it doesn't look like a real documentary / found footage at all. The music ruins the immersion and in some places you can see that there were multiple takes. Immersion is the whole point of the subgenre and the lack of it made not scary and annoying. The Hori character is interesting to redeem the movie somewhat. Noroi had good buildup, a sense of mystery but the ending was cliche.

'Noroi: The Curse (2005)' is styled as a documentary about a documentary deemed too scary for public viewing. It follows a paranormal investigator as he looks into a string of mysterious supernatural occurrences which eventually all seem to lead to one thing: death. The picture truly is one of the most unique horror films I've ever seen; it absolutely nails its mockumentary aesthetic and comes across as incredibly realistic, with underplayed yet lifelike performances and a slow-burning pace that expertly draws you in. It really feels like the 'lost tapes' of a paranormal investigation, never taking the easy route to its frights (there are no jump scares, for example) and instead building to a creepy final third that expertly sends shivers down your spine. It sews its seeds of dread in an impressively nonchalant way; it isn't until much later in the piece that you realise how important, and frightening, earlier events actually are. It's difficult to explain, in a way, but it's an amazingly distinct and effective way of conveying horror. I truly don't think I've seen anything like it. There's perhaps only one moment that pushes things too far, an obviously digital effect that's a little too on the nose for my liking. Even then, though, the image is striking and somewhat unsettling, so it doesn't ruin the movie's effect. There is also the use of some pre-existing film scores, which comes close to taking you out of the affair simply because the music is so recognisable, but even this works within the established world as the documentary crew likely wouldn't want to commission their own original music. Ultimately, this is a subtle, slow-burning horror picture which gets increasingly compelling as it progresses and comes together in a shockingly satisfying (not to mention horrifying) way. Everything that's set up is paid off tenfold and the flick's commitment to its aesthetic remains rock-steady throughout. It's a phenomenal piece of filmmaking. 8/10.

One of my main critisisms with J-horror is that it tends to sacrifice a coherent story for the highly an unsettling atmosphere that the genre is known for. It can be nerve-wrecking when you're watching it, but downright confusing when trying to piece together an explanation of the events that took place. With that in mind, I have to give "Noroi: The Curse" credit where credit is due: while the backstory may be a convoluted mess of sacrifices and rituals, the way film is directed in a way that never tries to lose the audience. The documentary style of the film (something I haven't seen too much from J-horror) is fairly linear in its presentation and does a fair job at explaining the film's unraveling and increasingly complicated plot. There are many characters involved in the film's narrative, and if the audience was left trying to formulate the backstory and figure out what happened after all was said and done, it would have been a very frustrating experience. Fortunately the film ends with a particularly chilling scene that ties everything together. The strong ending, along with great use of sound throughout the film and a tactful decision to stay away from jump-scares, saves "Noroi" from being just another alienating horror flick from overseas. That being said, however, the film does have quite a few noticeable flaws. I found the pacing to be awfully slow, which can be detrimental for a 2-hour movie such as this one. It seemed the camera held on characters for dramatic effect far too often, and there was a lot of buildup to scenes that just weren't that chilling in payoff, either due to poor special effects or predictable outcomes. Furthermore, since everything was explained at the end, the ongoing mystery dragged on throughout the entire film and it became easy to get bored or lost when there were too many questions being asked with not enough answers being provided. In conclusion, while "Noroi: The Curse" can be slow in nature, it also consists of scenes that are truly scary, a ghost story that actually makes sense, and moments where the special effects complement the horrifying tone perfectly. If you're willing to stick around through the mostly uninteresting characters and moments of poor special effects, you'll find a particularly strong ending and cleverly executed scares in a found-footage J-Horror that I'd recommend over the majority of the Paranormal Activity films any day.

This is my first review but I felt it my duty to pass on my perspective in the hopes that I might save some of you a precious 2 hours of your life. I have seen lots of horror/thriller films from Asia and the west, however I just can't get behind this poorly made and executed flick. I am not too crazy about the shaky-cam films but I did quite enjoy Rec and I was amused by Cloverfield. I do believe there is hope in the format but this just didn't have what it takes to make the medium work.

The story is just OK if not sub standard. A man is investigating strange occurrences and comes to uncover some kind of ancient curse. That is pretty much the extent of the story. There are details that seemed just thrown into the story without adding any real substance or meaning for example, the pigeons, dogs, strange patterns, etc... The acting is not very good either, from really anyone in the movie especially the tin foil wearing psychic/psycho. But the worst part of this film is in my opinion, is that the movie is EXCRUCIATINGLY boring. Now I like the slow burn horror/thriller movies but there has to be some reason to keep watching and I was not intrigued by the two dimensional story and acting, and obviously there is no real cinematography due to the medium of hand held camera. There is little payoff in the end as well, except for that fact that you are now free to go about your day.

Overall I felt like(as in Blair Witch, the granddaddy of shaky-cam films) I was watching a horrible student film. I am not trying to be over the top negative here I just want to warn anyone who is considering giving up their time to watch this film. Also I might add that I wasn't even remotely scared for any part of it contrary to the many posts and reviews out there stating that this is one of the scariest movies ever. Again, I just have to disagree...