Animal (2014)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 86 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Brett Simmons
Stars: Jeremy Sumpter, Keke Palmer and Joey Lauren Adams
IMDb score:
4,7 (7.877)
Releasedate: 17 June 2014
Animal plot
"Fear Lives in the Dark."
A group of friends find themselves trapped in a place unknown to them on a weekend getaway while being chased by a bloodthirsty predator. Hidden in a secluded hut, where emotions and tensions rise, they have to put aside the disagreement in order to survive.
Actors and actresses
Vicky
Mandy
Sean
Carl
Douglas
Alissa
Matt
Jeff
Barbara (uncredited)
Creature (uncredited)
Reviews & comments
Onderhond
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- 87623 messages
- 12889 votes
Solidity.
Simmons is a true genre maven. His films don't offer much originality, so it's best to leave that expectation at the door. Animal is a pure creature flick and does little to truly distinguish itself.
On the other hand, it's not a bad film either. The acting is reasonably good for this type of film, and the characters aren't as annoying as they usually are. The structure is well-behaved and stays within the lines. The film also gracefully breezes through all the clichés.
The creature itself is a bit disappointing, which is a shame for the suspense. The visuals aren't particularly well-done, and the design is also rather mediocre. Fortunately, it's often dark enough that it never becomes truly distracting. At least it's menacing, which adds some tension.
So a nice filler for the true horror fan, but the film doesn't aim for higher.
2.5*
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john mcclane 2
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- 3489 messages
- 6579 votes
not only the animal in this film but also the film itself is a monstrosity.
this really sucks.
does this add anything to the horror genre?
no, just no.
bad.
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Shadowed
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- 11421 messages
- 6719 votes
Dirty.
The film isn't good at all, but I certainly don't think it's as bad as its current ratings. The beast is a bit unusual, but nicely disgusting, and the gore could have been more pronounced at times. It's also funny that two former Nickelodeon actresses were in it.
The tension was indeed lacking, and the story is anything but original. So this film isn't truly innovative. The beast itself was delightfully nasty, but clearly not very well-designed. The kills, however, could have been more pronounced.
A short, captivating film. There's enough going on to keep you interested, but due to the lack of suspense and a somewhat original story, I only gave it a 2.5* rating.
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