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Mum & Dad (2008)
One of the few decent horror films from the UK in quite some time.
I'm somewhat of a glutton for punishment, when it comes to UK horror films. I keep trying them, hoping for something half decent, and more times than not I eject the disc before the 40 minute mark of the DVD, dejected and disappointed.
This film started off a little slow, not really giving anything away, which kept me watching to see what the hook was. I wasn't disappointed at all.
The acting, in my opinion was quite good, although I'm no expert on such things, the characters were believable. The script was good enough to keep my attention to the end of the film, which I have to admit doesn't happen a lot these days.
I'm not really sure I'd class the film as a horror, in the truest sense of the word, but it was certainly dark, with a good mix of humour thrown in. Some very unnerving moments (I won't spoil anything), really sold by the actors involved, often without dialogue.
I would certainly recommend you give it a try.
Rise of the Scarecrows (2009)
The worse film I've ever seen.
I watch quite a few low budget horror films, I kind of know what to expect. The acting is never great; the special effects are never great; the writing often has a few little holes. They usually have character and merit. But this film, from start to end, is just a new low for any type of film.
The acting is the worst I've ever seen. The script is awful. The story is so weak and forced, that the writer had to keep characters saying certain things over and over again, or have them speak things out loud, while alone, just to make sure the viewer gets it. When, in fact, it's so dumb and simple, that everyone will have known before it was even spoke.
Do not watch this movie. Ever.