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quincytheodoreJun 8, 2015

Stiff predictable horror antics, but decently creepy practical effect and ironic humor. There's not much variation of gimmicks on We Are Still Here, it focuses on simple haunting with a bit of twist near the end. The narrative plays outStiff predictable horror antics, but decently creepy practical effect and ironic humor. There's not much variation of gimmicks on We Are Still Here, it focuses on simple haunting with a bit of twist near the end. The narrative plays out slowly and there's barely any thrill aside for a couple of scenes on latter half. Acting and visual are proficient enough, but the film's better aspect is its over the top make-up and effect. In this case the excess of gore does present better and more eerie spectacle than any psychological angle it barely able to capitalize on.

A middle age husband and wife move to an isolated house on cold rural landscape. They have just lost their son, so the mourning hasn't passed yet. After a few days they sense something reside on the house, wishful thinking dictate that it's their son trying to comfort them. Unsurprisingly, turns out the house itself prays for victim. The premise is as formulaic as they come, using typical possession or haunting development seen in other horror movies.

Cinematography isn't half bad, for first half it creates multiple shots of the house and the natural surroundings. They are showcased with wide points of view which are considerably effective in setting the atmosphere. Acting from the leads are good, although there's a bit of shaky performance by the supporting cast as they tend to be overly dramatic or speaking with drab unemotional lines, which to its defense is partially for irony purpose. The film's strong suit isn't on building mental tension, it's the shock value from the effects.

Honestly, from the slow first act it doesn't fascinate much. The usual blare or jump scare aren't potent, they are not even that many of them. A few sequences are laughably comedic, they can only be intentionally and actually nicely done. It does ramp up significantly with tons of bloody scorched practical effect later on. This may not be a refined psychological terror and a clever way to wrap things up, but the overabundance of the gore surprisingly works. It gets the job done in appropriately ugly manner.

Since the film isn't that lengthy and the build-up is timid, its only saving grace are the startling dead, which might please some fans but probably not everyone, and timely comedic value of the old genre.… Expand

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LeZeeJun 14, 2016

A pretty decent horror flick if not a masterpiece.

Not a horror film of the year yet it narrates a quite interesting story in a simple manner. The title itself reveals everything about it. It revolves around a couple who had lost theirA pretty decent horror flick if not a masterpiece.

Not a horror film of the year yet it narrates a quite interesting story in a simple manner. The title itself reveals everything about it. It revolves around a couple who had lost their only child in a car crash. When they move into a country house, they won't relaise it is haunted until it was too late. Obviously the reason behind the house is occupied by the dark forces was disclosed, but like any horror film it had waited until the third act to do so.

This story actually sets in the 70s. The clothes, hairstyles, language, cars, and the buildings, they all take us to the 40 years back, but the screenplay was a disappointment. Like I said it was not trying to be a very clever, but filled with predictable stuffs. Anybody could guess any scenes in the movie and he usually won't be wrong. That's the this film's negativity, other than that it was an okay type.

Not fully impressed by the performances, it was decent though. But the characters were good and shot in a fine location and its surrounds. For a small budget with the unfamiliar faces and an unheard director, it was not that bad, especially the length of the film was too short to feel boring.

This kind of films are not worth recommending, but keeping in my that horror films are usually gets a low rating, even 50-50 rated films too can be considered as a watchable. So all I', saying is that just be careful while deciding on this.

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ScribeHardJun 6, 2015

It didn’t take long for We Are Still Here to transport me back to the horror films I watched on Saturday afternoons in the ’70s. The aesthetics laid out by Geoghegan’s love of establishing shots of secluded locales, combined with KarimIt didn’t take long for We Are Still Here to transport me back to the horror films I watched on Saturday afternoons in the ’70s. The aesthetics laid out by Geoghegan’s love of establishing shots of secluded locales, combined with Karim Hussein‘s soft, almost dream-like cinematography, is a real throwback to a long-gone era of horror that is ripe for some sustained homage. (I dare say what It Follows does for invoking the vibe of the early ’80s, this does for that ’70s feel.) The comparisons don’t stop there.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 19, 2016

It's old-school horror. Longtime horror buffs have no doubt returned to their most beloved titles of 70's and 80's and thought "they just don't make them like they used to." Turns out that's no longer the case. Director Ted Geoghegan nailsIt's old-school horror. Longtime horror buffs have no doubt returned to their most beloved titles of 70's and 80's and thought "they just don't make them like they used to." Turns out that's no longer the case. Director Ted Geoghegan nails the look and feel of the era and the horror flicks that came from it. A pretty significant achievement from someone 36 and born at the tale end of the 70's.

This leads a sense of creepiness we just don't see or rather feel anymore. The isolated local, believable characters, and eerie camera angles all add a sense of terror to the movie that will send chills up your spine. Admittedly the horror does start to fade when you actually get a look at the specters. They're much scarier in the shadows, lurking around, and doing creepy stuff just out of the corner of our eyes.

I think Geoghegan picked up on this. Because as it's really time for the demons to come out, the movie takes a turn from creepy supernatural horror into an Evil Dead style bloodbath. It's actually quite exciting.

It's a throwback to a forgotten era of horror. One made by a director who clearly knows it well (or just got really lucky). Longtime horror fans are sure to get enjoy it's retro style. It's even got "scream queen" Barbara Crampton. However for a new generation of horror enthusiasts like myself, it serves as an excellent reminder of what came before and why those classics deserve our attention.

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BrushedRedJun 19, 2015

Really enjoyed this little gem. Like It Follows, this one also had a retro feel to it. The story is neat and the movie kept me entertained throughout. The ending was something to really get excited about. Overall, definitely worth the watch!Really enjoyed this little gem. Like It Follows, this one also had a retro feel to it. The story is neat and the movie kept me entertained throughout. The ending was something to really get excited about. Overall, definitely worth the watch! My only gripe is that it seemed too short. But that could've just been because I was sad when it ended.… Expand

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JoellemmJun 4, 2016

Interesting set-up, with an appropriate early pacing. There was a simplistic story that provided enough to draw attention, but the positives stop there.

It quickly goes off the rails with over-the-top death sequences, which due to littleInteresting set-up, with an appropriate early pacing. There was a simplistic story that provided enough to draw attention, but the positives stop there.

It quickly goes off the rails with over-the-top death sequences, which due to little tension being established, and poor practical effects, come across as cheesy rather than frightening. The acting was average at best, and characters are easily forgettable. The town never becomes as disturbing as Goeghegan hopes it to be. The directing also fails to portray the creepy nature of the setting, which may have otherwise added tension.

By the end, it became a joke. So disappointing from an initially intriguing premise.… Expand

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HarlanSaysSoJul 11, 2015

We Are Still Here is something of a mess to be quite frank. A film set clearly in the early 80's and the cinematography shows. Though it has things going for it , like a decent story and look and feel, I honestly just could not get into thisWe Are Still Here is something of a mess to be quite frank. A film set clearly in the early 80's and the cinematography shows. Though it has things going for it , like a decent story and look and feel, I honestly just could not get into this movie. Being someone who is very open minded about horror films ( I must be one of the rare who believe The Blair Witch Project is still something of absolute brilliance), I expected this movie to really shake it up and wow me. I was thoroughly disappointed. The acting was sub-par at best and the characters just didn't resonate well. This I believe could have been alleviated had this had a stronger cast, however it just felt muddled and comical at times when I felt the story was getting intense. It was just a sloppy film and I couldn't wait for it to be done. And then after watching, I cursed myself out for spending the time to watch it . The ghosts were definitely scary enough, and the film certainly felt like a time piece........They just did not mesh well together and instead of being something unique and scary, it was disappointing and tiring. I would only rent this if you are really into ghost stories. But for as much hope as I had in this film, I am just glad it is over and that I can hopefully deter anyone from wasting their time and money on this ........Trust me............… Expand

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A_So_Horror_FanJun 20, 2015

The story that Geoghegan, along with Richard Griffin, creates is a melancholic blend of casual attitude, and sobering horror. There is no overstated approach to building the paranormal aspects of "We Are Still Here", or that all too familiarThe story that Geoghegan, along with Richard Griffin, creates is a melancholic blend of casual attitude, and sobering horror. There is no overstated approach to building the paranormal aspects of "We Are Still Here", or that all too familiar "your so dumb that I am telling you the scary part is coming" staging. The almost comfortable character interactions and dialog seem to echo the the loss and sorrow that the two main characters feel in the story, which create a relaxed viewing experience so when the suspense leads into the scares, they often are pretty scary. The acting and situations don't feel contrived or forced.

"We Are Still Here" does have an extra slice of the macabre with an "American Gothic"/"Twin Peaks" type of community that surrounds the country home with a dark, historical back story. Evil people do evil thinks when faced with evil. That is all I will say about that part of the story. Anyway it takes the paranormal, ghost story to another level of nightmare that doesn't happen often in films about haunting. Plus it begs for a sequel, and further exploration into the house's history and the evil within.

The special effects are pretty well thought out and executed. There are elements that pull from classic horror, which considering that "We Are Still Here" is a period piece set in the 70's, just helps create that creepy atmosphere that classic horror films seemed to have, that modern films often fall flat when trying to tap into. The creature effects are cringe worthy, and the chills are definitely effective. Actually if some of the cast weren't so recognizable, you would forget that this is a recent film, and think that you ran across good old horror from way back when! It is quite surprising just how well the production value, set design, and attention to detail "We Are Still Here" contains. Much like "The House Of The Devil", this flashback horror is entertaining, creepy, and - when it needs to be- chilling!… Expand

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ninosanAug 17, 2016

(This movie is actually a really long advertisement for whiskey)
It's quite enjoyable, and visually beautiful, but the jump scares are mostly really cheap.
The effects used for the ghosts are quite good, but at the end the story is not(This movie is actually a really long advertisement for whiskey)
It's quite enjoyable, and visually beautiful, but the jump scares are mostly really cheap.
The effects used for the ghosts are quite good, but at the end the story is not really explained.
The plot twist (something that seems to be necessary nowadays even though it has the potential to ruin a good movie) is very predictable. With that being said the final scenes are pleasantly gory, and made up for a few of the bad points.
Watch it if you are looking for the "small town, might be crazy" type of scenario and a horror movie where (shockingly) the main characters are not teenagers or young adults.… Expand

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keanexAug 10, 2016

We Are Still Here is a decent horror story with a ghost element. It didn't feel fresh, or groundbreaking, in-fact very 80s yet modern vibe to it. Despite it not being groundbreaking, it's a solid horror film to watch with a horror fan. You'llWe Are Still Here is a decent horror story with a ghost element. It didn't feel fresh, or groundbreaking, in-fact very 80s yet modern vibe to it. Despite it not being groundbreaking, it's a solid horror film to watch with a horror fan. You'll likely forget about it in years to come, but you won't have wasted time watching it.… Expand