The Banshee Chapter
XLrator Media | Release Date: January 10, 2014
6.2
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Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings
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discodirk46Feb 1, 2014
I have not been this scared in a movie for a while! A promising new director! A lot of horror/ sci-fi filmsruin it by showing too much of a creature or whatever. I find it far more creepier when you only see flashes, what your imaginationI have not been this scared in a movie for a while! A promising new director! A lot of horror/ sci-fi filmsruin it by showing too much of a creature or whatever. I find it far more creepier when you only see flashes, what your imagination creates is often far scarier then some bad special effects! I screamed at least 5 times and covered my eyes alot ha!… Expand
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MovieGoer14Feb 7, 2014
The Banshee Chapter isn't the best, but it is decent enough, compared to modern horror films it is a masterpiece. I wasn't on full edge, but some aspects of the film are shocking & disturbing. I have never seen similar plot on the big screen,The Banshee Chapter isn't the best, but it is decent enough, compared to modern horror films it is a masterpiece. I wasn't on full edge, but some aspects of the film are shocking & disturbing. I have never seen similar plot on the big screen, so technically it is original. Don't expect Oscar worthy acting here, but pleasing enough. I liked it, I won't go on full recommendation, but worth a check.… Expand
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HMG-MetaCriticJul 15, 2014
If you are looking for jumpscares you will be served. Actually most of these jumpscares are all the same ''Dark room, open flashlight, BANG an ugly face'' I could see every jumpscare coming from a mile away...Otherwise the storyline isIf you are looking for jumpscares you will be served. Actually most of these jumpscares are all the same ''Dark room, open flashlight, BANG an ugly face'' I could see every jumpscare coming from a mile away...Otherwise the storyline is nothing new, another sort of remake, the actors were quite well, the music & sound effects was fine. Unfortunately, overall I was pretty bored watching this movie...… Expand
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A_So_Horror_FanMay 23, 2015
The story in “The Banshee Chapter” creates an almost instantly captivating tale around urban legends that arose after it was made public of the black ops experiments the Government implemented on citizens during the 60’s and 70’s using LSD.The story in “The Banshee Chapter” creates an almost instantly captivating tale around urban legends that arose after it was made public of the black ops experiments the Government implemented on citizens during the 60’s and 70’s using LSD. That is a conspiracy lore ideology that I find myself trolling the internet reading. This element weaves eerily effortlessly into the Lovecraft world of horror, particularly the story surrounding the scientist that creates an antenna that becomes a gateway between worlds ultimately allowing both sides to move between. “The Banshee Chapter” pushes out a dark, nightmare that stays serious, flows nicely, and maintains a chilling atmosphere from start to finish without becoming boring.

The acting in this film is pretty stellar, not too melodramatic or forced but so polished that it just seems over-rehearsed. The transitions between the found footage scenes and the standard third person point-of-view are balanced and move smoothly without the effects being made into some big production. The special effects and soundtrack in “The Banshee Chapter” both work nicely in creating a chilling, and entertaining atmosphere with moments that are gripping, and intense while feeling creepy as heck. The special effects are the usual gimmicks and tricks to create shock moments and suspense but the director maintains control of the elements so nothing looks cheap or pointless, or more importantly lacking.… Expand
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SolInvictaNov 1, 2015
The Banshee Chapter is jump scare after jump scare and thanks to slick directing, every single one is as effective as the last, even if you see them coming from a mile away.
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bartcbemJul 27, 2019
Pretty much one of the best variations on H.P. Lovecraft's novel "From Beyond". Very underrated movie. If you a fan of "found footage" horror and Mk Ultra theories like me, definitely watch this movie.
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BITESCREENJun 22, 2017
Area 51, Chemtrails, HAARP: Die USA ist Heimat zahlreicher Verschwörungstheorien. Experimente der CIA an ahnungslosen Testsubjekten zur Bewusstseinskontrolle stellten sich jedoch als erschreckend wahr heraus. Der Pseudo-Found-Footage-HorrorArea 51, Chemtrails, HAARP: Die USA ist Heimat zahlreicher Verschwörungstheorien. Experimente der CIA an ahnungslosen Testsubjekten zur Bewusstseinskontrolle stellten sich jedoch als erschreckend wahr heraus. Der Pseudo-Found-Footage-Horror Banshee Chapter packt sich das MKULTRA-getaufte Programm und spinnt daraus seine eigene Geschichte: Eine Journalistin sucht Ihren vermissten Freund, der sich im Zuge von Buch-Recherchen selbst der berüchtigten Substanz aussetzte – und spurlos verschwand. Ihr Weg führt zu paranoiden Technik-Freaks, in die nächtliche Wüste von Nevada und ins surreale Heim des Drogenautors Blackburn. Zwar vorhersehbar, konstruiert und mit mauem Ende, punktet der Film mit netten Einstellungen, effektvollen Filtern und einem psychedelischen Soundtrack. Die Schocks gehen meist ins Leere, dafür ist Banshee Chapter umso fieser, wenn nichts passiert.… Expand
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movingpicturesApr 5, 2020
First excellent original horror film I've seen in a while. There is a slow-building dread here not achieved by many other "scary" movies. There are flaws to the story but they are forgivable b/c it has great acting, pacing, use of sound andFirst excellent original horror film I've seen in a while. There is a slow-building dread here not achieved by many other "scary" movies. There are flaws to the story but they are forgivable b/c it has great acting, pacing, use of sound and light, and it's actually scary! You will actually like the two main characters and want to see more of them. The main flaw, if it can be called a flaw, is that due to severe underfunding, we do not get a good moneyshot of the creature. We catch it in glimpses and that's scary and effective, but without a good moneyshot in the third act, it feels incomplete. Again, not the fault of the filmmakers here. But you get the feeling that with a little more money they could have made a hell of an ending!… Expand
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