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MarcDoyleFeb 10, 2016

This movie reminds me of why I LOVE indie horror flicks - especially anthologies with a thru-line. (And an excellent use of uroboros to boot!) It's creepy as hell, the score is amazing, and the special effects - for an indie flick or anyThis movie reminds me of why I LOVE indie horror flicks - especially anthologies with a thru-line. (And an excellent use of uroboros to boot!) It's creepy as hell, the score is amazing, and the special effects - for an indie flick or any flick for that matter - are truly impressive. Sure, you'd expect the make-up in a horror flick to be impressive, but the larger pieces and creatures are pretty amazing. Kudos to the makers. And the acting is top notch. They're rolling this sucker out slowly, I'm told - check it out if you're into films like It Follows, You're Next, and A Horrible Way to Die. (And, of course, the stellar V/H/S series.)… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMay 17, 2016

Southbound doesn't look that horrifying to me, but it has a lot to go to get to the top of counter chain. As long these guys know what they're doing next time, consider them to remake this.

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ninosanJul 31, 2016

This movie has some good parts, the way the stories connect is very interesting and the "Twilight Zone" feel to it is refreshing, but it doesn't have many other good points to offer.
It does have some unnerving bits but the overallThis movie has some good parts, the way the stories connect is very interesting and the "Twilight Zone" feel to it is refreshing, but it doesn't have many other good points to offer.
It does have some unnerving bits but the overall construction makes it seem slow and longer than it actually is.
A lot of parts that are not explained and the lack of a "scary" element in some tales, makes the movie not "good", but not bad either.
I would say the best tale is "Accident", and "Jailbreak" the least pleasing one.
It's worth the watch if you are interested in more of a cryptic horror, and religious themes.… Expand

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McGillotineFeb 27, 2016

A great throwback to Horror Anthology, this low-budget indie film, scares, shocks and excites its audience with 5 cryptic tales, that intertwine as the story progress' over the films 90 minute run-time. Now the hard part about reviewing aA great throwback to Horror Anthology, this low-budget indie film, scares, shocks and excites its audience with 5 cryptic tales, that intertwine as the story progress' over the films 90 minute run-time. Now the hard part about reviewing a film like Southbound is that it is essentially 5 mini movies to which i will take the long road in reviewing each individual tale

The Way Out: Essentially the hardest story to figure out out of all 5 stories, it is also the shortest, Dealing with two men trying to escape grim reaper like figures in a pick up truck in the middle of the desert. Without any backstory as to the two men's predicament there is a certain level of intrigue and urgency, created by the story which leaves you chipping at your nails and eager to see what comes next in both this story and the next segment

The Siren: is about as close as you will get to the cliche horror films of the late 2000's and early 2010's following a group of less than intelligent young people, driven into a situation that they brought themselves into. However in saying that it is a fun sequence to watch and unlike the prior sequence has a definite follow up within the next segment of the film which as least resolves one of the many, many questions created by this part of the film

The Accident; Is the Third and quite possibly the best sequence of the film, dealing with issues of morality and sanity. The accident is a true throwback to the days of horror and uncertainty as we find ourselves eager to find a happy ending for the protagonist, Lucas who has his emotional limits pushed to the max, when everything is not as it seems and everything begins to fall out of his favour

Jailbreak: Is the most underwhelming portion of the film, However in that being said it is hard to compete against the best part of the movie and still retain interest in what is left. Following Jacob who has been looking for his sister for the past thirteen years, there is a constant sense of tension and danger, as Jacob pushes further and further into where he doesn't belong, with severe consequences that await him

The Way In: Is essentially your basic home invasion film, staring Mom, Dad and the only child, Gem as they find themselves trapped by 3 men donning presidential masks who begin inflicting physical torment onto the family, for reasons made not so clear. Throughout the segment you find yourself rooting for the family but by the end of the sequence everything soon becomes abundantly clear… Expand

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Meth-dudeMay 14, 2016

That was a surprisingly good movie. For an anthology, all the segments are pretty equal in terms of quality.It's way better than the other recent anthologies like Holidays,Tales of Halloween and Trick r' Treat.

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WWYLMJul 4, 2016

The only thing this film gets right is the connective tissue that holds the anthology format together. The individual pieces themselves are not scary, do not create any real tension, do not feature much in the way of originality (which couldThe only thing this film gets right is the connective tissue that holds the anthology format together. The individual pieces themselves are not scary, do not create any real tension, do not feature much in the way of originality (which could be forgiven if any of them were executed more adeptly), and the most of the actors' performances were barely passable, even for a horror movie.… Expand

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quincytheodoreFeb 25, 2016

For one trip from dusk till dawn, "Southbound" is a fascinating scenic route filled with troubled travelers and dark fears.

"Southbound" is a unique kind of anthology, it provides vague connection between the events which might just beFor one trip from dusk till dawn, "Southbound" is a fascinating scenic route filled with troubled travelers and dark fears.

"Southbound" is a unique kind of anthology, it provides vague connection between the events which might just be intermingling tragic tales. It spans across five stories that occur in a dry desert highway in the middle of nowhere. These are unexpectedly captivating and even though they don’t follow the typical rule of horror narrative, the culmination is a delightfully fast and eerily immersive nocturnal tour.

Throughout the five accounts, "Southbound" offers finely produced effectively terrorizing moments. Each story is arguably different in tone, Siren, the one with girl band is slower paced with creepy cult ambiance. While The Accident has much more rapid pace and utterly bloody. It's a good part of the direction to make these stories seemingly interweaving, although there's a distinct difference on how they approach the horror.

These are not heavily narrated stories and the shift in narrative course could be jarring at times, yet this isn't necessarily a flaw. It has enough time to cram five short stories in a consistent pace without plodding any one of them. The transition is kept in manageable fashion and each new tale starts with decent roster of characters.

It could be a bit startling to those not familiar with horror or anthology genre, casual viewers might expect one straight story line and that's not the case in this desolated highway. Also, one or two character doesn’t have the same quality in acting. However, this doesn't take away much from the scare, which fortunately is invested on escalation of tension rather than generous use of jump scares.

In a funny way this is hot potato of misery, thrown around to the nearest unlucky company, it will be a night of unbashful unbridled horror on the hazardous road.… Expand

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inancgumusAug 13, 2016

Do not watch it. It's the worst movie ever made. Complete waste of time.

Unnecessary gore. Unexplained but childish horror themes.

Ideas stolen from many other great movies in an amateurish way.

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Q8MarrongGlaceOct 5, 2016

Don't waste your time ,, Another bad movie with a fake rating , So don't be fooled . I'm saving your time and money , You're welcome by the way ! Don't waste your time ,, Another bad movie with a fake rating , So don't be fooled . I'mDon't waste your time ,, Another bad movie with a fake rating , So don't be fooled . I'm saving your time and money , You're welcome by the way ! Don't waste your time ,, Another bad movie with a fake rating , So don't be fooled . I'm saving your time and money , You're welcome by the way !… Expand

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PanchogulMar 22, 2021

Había potencial aquí, pero bastante desperdiciado, si bien todas las historias son de principio interesantes y entretenidas, al final dejan todos los cabos sueltos, ni siquiera pistas para descifrar la causa y el por qué de las cosas, loHabía potencial aquí, pero bastante desperdiciado, si bien todas las historias son de principio interesantes y entretenidas, al final dejan todos los cabos sueltos, ni siquiera pistas para descifrar la causa y el por qué de las cosas, lo único medio lógico es la conexión de la primera y última historia respectivamente, aún así tienen incoherencias entre sí.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpDec 8, 2016

What's really the most fun about this film is how all the segments, while being original stories in their own right, are all tied together in some way so that everything that happens feels like it's all connected (there seem to be someWhat's really the most fun about this film is how all the segments, while being original stories in their own right, are all tied together in some way so that everything that happens feels like it's all connected (there seem to be some theories out there about this, and while I picked up on some of it, I don't think any of it matters much in the grand scheme of things--it's just for good fun, nothing profound).

The first segment is also the last in a way, the so-called wraparound. It's directed by the group Radio Silence, who had one of the better segments in the original V/H/S but whose Devil's Due was a trainwreck. Unfortunately this segment is closer to the latter. There are some creatures seeking payment, "looking to collect" as one character puts it. These creatures inspire dread at first, but are quickly shown way too much and their CGI feel detracts overall. On the other end is a basic home invasion part that lasts way too long until the reveal of how it ties together.

The second segment, "Siren", is an interesting oddity until you realize it has nowhere to go and nothing to say. It sets you up with a subplot about grief and some genuine unease (and great chemistry between the leads) but then it just goes casually and boringly stupid. The best part about it is the transition to the next segment.

The third segment, "The Accident", is quite good and probably the best of the bunch. It's about a guy trying to save a woman's life after hitting her with his car. The only person he can "find", is the 911 operator on his phone. He goes through a creepy abandoned hospital and performs surgery all while listening to the laughing delight of more and more listeners on the other end of his phone. It's a weird one and transfixing.

The fourth segment, "Jailbreak", is also quite good. It's probably the trippiest of the bunch. It's about a guy who is trying to save his long missing sister from a parallel dimension he doesn't begin to understand--and that she doesn't want to leave. There isn't much else to this one, just unease and a brooding efficiency leading to a final scene you probably saw coming.… Expand

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LeZeeDec 4, 2016

The neverending tale(s)!

Five tales, written and directed by four directors. It was a horror anthology that takes place in just one day and night. Firstly, this film was not bad as it looks. Each tale and its interlocking with one anotherThe neverending tale(s)!

Five tales, written and directed by four directors. It was a horror anthology that takes place in just one day and night. Firstly, this film was not bad as it looks. Each tale and its interlocking with one another was very nicely done. The layers are not arranged in a column or a row or a circle. It was just like what you see on the poster, a star. Especially one character from each tale, how they become a victim in another was the highlight. The genre mixing was so good, I mean it was not out and out a horror. Mystery, thriller, crime, all was put together and presented smartly on the screen, particularly the loop was very fascinating.

I have seen some similar kind, but this one was slightly different from those and a better one in some way. Not all the tales were awesome, though there's nothing wrong with them. For every 15 minutes, it keeps developing without giving rest to us and events in the film. So it was a non-stop entertainment, particularly if you like horror, thriller. If you pay close attention, you could find more hidden meanings or messages. So this film can be watched once, but not everyone going to enjoy it. Especially if you are okay with B movie, then there's nothing stops you.

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PapyruschairJan 24, 2019

The movie has the element of creative suspense right from the beginning, suggesting more than it reveals in the first 3 minutes. The interwoven nature of the stories is as fascinating as it is mind-numbing. For lovers of short-storyThe movie has the element of creative suspense right from the beginning, suggesting more than it reveals in the first 3 minutes. The interwoven nature of the stories is as fascinating as it is mind-numbing. For lovers of short-story collections, this movie is definitely a riveting flick.… Expand

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