The Den

IFC Midnight | Release Date: March 14, 2014

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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slappyciderJan 8, 2015

This is the first film I've watched in 2015 and boy... phew, that was crazy. I won't say much but hot damn, this type of stuff CREEPS ME OUT. I will not be leaving my webcam uncovered anymore... I feel like the nudity and random flashes ofThis is the first film I've watched in 2015 and boy... phew, that was crazy. I won't say much but hot damn, this type of stuff CREEPS ME OUT. I will not be leaving my webcam uncovered anymore... I feel like the nudity and random flashes of absurd humor were pointless and took away any sort of horror, especially the penis puppet... The ending scene also seemed kind of forced... I still enjoyed the film. Very well done.… Expand

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quincytheodoreJun 12, 2015

The Den takes a lot of modern references such as social media quirks and web cam gimmicks to produce a unique kind of found footage film. It's similar to series of creepy pastas on internet, and even for those who are barely familiar with theThe Den takes a lot of modern references such as social media quirks and web cam gimmicks to produce a unique kind of found footage film. It's similar to series of creepy pastas on internet, and even for those who are barely familiar with the technology, the film should be relatable. Unfortunately, the conclusion isn't as strong as the set-up and some of the plots developments are too far fetch.

Elizabeth (Melanie Papalia) is a student who investigates the behavior of web cam users in a website called The Den. It's a random streaming chat site, and just like the actual thing it has a lot of dubious people. Elizabeth begins to see a lot of strange things, including potential snuff video. It escalates very closely into her real life. The premise holds a good advantage since viewers will be familiar with this set-up.

Acting is pretty good for the lead, as Melanie Papalia plays the role of modern young woman who relies on this tech. For most part she seems identifiable, and the film is at its strongest at first act. Cleverly using bits of well-known jokes or internet sensation, it grabs attention very quickly. The horror aspect is handled very well as it's based on viral spooky stories or clips which already proven effective to attract attention.

Problem starts to show at latter half as the threat is looking very omnipotent. It's almost ludicrous how it can get to Elizabeth with near supernatural tech wizardly and seemingly unworldly power. The mainstay of found footage flaws reveal themselves later on as the visual gets muddled and slow, the vexing frame rate drop is real. It also doesn't make sense why there are conveniently placed cameras, especially in first person view.

The Den resembles internet sensation it's based on, interesting at first but stumble with glitches afterward. The material is spread too thinly and the last act falters, considering the film is fairly short it could've wrapped up nicer. If not for anything, The Den has a few good internet viral scares and they are better than most found footage has to offer.… Expand

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PanchogulMay 14, 2020

Buena película, es del estilo de Unfriended y Searching, entretenida y tensa a ratos, el final no me gustó, pero en general cumple con entretener, ni más ni menos.

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

This movie gave me recurring nightmares, even though it didn't scare me really when I watched it. Hence why I give this a lower rating. Didn't care for it going down the "hostel" road in the last 3rd. But it will please some horror fans. Enjoy...

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