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One of the best ghost movies ever made. The plot and story was really good and the atmosphere was really creepy. Some really good effects too.
Posted By: caseynight88 at 9:43pm, September 24, 2009
The acting was beyond laughable, but the scares and the spooks were pretty damn good. Decent enough.
Posted By: GRUDGE4life at 11:11am, August 18, 2009
i have to say that for the most part, this movie was really good, but when it came down to finishing strong...it didnt WOW me.... an overall good movie, but the fx at the end were lacking a lot...scary throughout and good costumes for dead people!!!
Definitely one for the more "Poltergestian" movie goer as it was influenced by that classic film. Unfortunately with a promising first half with some nice atmosphere and the occasional scare, it degenerates into a pastiche, which ends up being a confused jumbled affair with the actors seemingly at a loss as to what they should be doing, and where... and how, for that matter. However, the special effects are quite descent and entertaining...but...
I am really confused by the good ratings on this movie. I bought the entire Horrorfest I when it was released and found this one to be (besides Reincarnation) the worst one. That isn't to say that it is my second 'least favorite,' but I am saying that it is bad. Purcell is just... ugh... he is not an actor. He just shouldn't talk in movies. Don't get me wrong, there are some redeeming qualities with effects, but the giant hand at the end wasn't even laughable... it was straight-up stupid. I hate this move. I am so very confused with the positive reviews. I think it might have something to do with kids just following B-D's reviews to make them seem knowledgeable?
The movie feels so so at first. But it really takes off after a while. Really great effects and some creepy visuals are what make the movie. The ghosts are nothing like you've seen before. Plus the final confrontation in the mansion is just sheer edge of your seat badassness.
This was the best film of the first horrorfest. The story was original and the acting was good, and the ghosts were fuckin scary lookin, especially the big guy who cuts that chicks throat. the end is really cool
Browsing through the G section in the movie pit, I saw this movie here, with 4 skulls! I repeat 4. I think my heart stopped, walked out of me, shook around, and went back in. This movie seemed average within the first half, and had some scare. Very minimal, like sand grain scare. But the second half..oh boy. I've seen it all but I'd say that was the lamest, cheap-O deep-O ending. Ever ever ever. This movie was not good, was not at all. I got this from a friend who watched it, on my birthday. And I wasn't about to go back to school and have her ask me what I thought about it, and I'm there cluesless so I saw it..but in all honesty, that's time I'm never getting back.
I might be crazy but I loved this one! Going into it I really thought I would be eh,ok, or that was stupid but I enjoyed every minute of it! The cast was great.The story was new.It had me on edge through the intire film.Horrorfest's best yet!
I’ve said this in past Horrorfest film reviews; the series has let me down. However, The Gravedancers was a good film. The Gravedancers is an interesting film spinning the whole ghost story routine up side down, it’s a nice twist too.
The opening previews of Horrorfest films says there films are too disturbing for theaters and such, this is the closest they have came to that statement. There really hasn’t been a Horrorfest film that has disturbed me but this one did. There is a way that the ghosts are made that strikes a note with you. I had never seen a film spin sprits like this. It was very creative and rather terrifying. There is one spirit that scared me big times I get chills thinking of it.
I think the plot of this film is very different from other ghost movies I’ve seen. Many ghost stories share the same aspects and traits which simply gets stale after a while. The Gravedancers is very different and is a breath of fresh air to ghost story enthusiasts.
Overall I think The Gravedancers is a different movie with many nice twists to the ghost story genre. If you enjoy the Horrorfest films check out Borderland as well. I feel The Gravedancers and Borderland are the two best of the series thus far.
I truly loved this ghost of a tale, Its by far better then any of the crappy PG-13 ghost stories that have haunted the theaters into not selling tickets. it reminded me of the poltergiest and it was second best to that in my opinion.
Posted By: Necronatalusz at 1:30am, February 23, 2009
i really feat that, after reading the majority of user comments, there may be something wrong with me. i found this movie to be absolutely atrocious. the fear elements were only frightening in the sense that they were truly that awful, and the most enjoyment i got out of the flick were the end credits.
Posted By: Protecious at 2:03pm, September 30, 2008
this was hands down the best after dark film of the first batch, this one had some good scary moments, creepy ghosts, good paced story, well acted, had humor when necessary, overall a fun entertaining ghost film!
Great movie, didn't really care for the ending though.
Posted By: stevodragisic at 8:42am, September 1, 2008
this film was a pleasant suprise, except for some dodgy acting an all round decent horror. its a nice change if your bored of teen horror or gore/porn horror.
Just registered to post a warning not to waste your time on this laughable piece of crud!
All of the actors look like they're on their 1st take - like that was just a practise - but if thats the best of their performances - yeesh! - would love to see the blooper reel!
I agree 100% with Jaques - All are capable of better and this is just jaw-dropping-ly bad.
Would give a zero out of ten, but ratings here don't go that low!
Ah well - goes with the territory.
PS I really don't understand the main revoew here of this movie - I know we all have different opinions (and thats what makes this site so cool!) but I really got the impression that we are talking about a different movie?? I mean its really bad! :) )
Even the director himself admits that his movie wasn’t that great—sometimes he even compares it to a joke. I’m here to say it outright sucked, even for an indie film.
The opening scene was solid and probably the best scene in the movie. After that, you’re thrust into cliché after cliché. It reminded me of those old kid’s books/mini-movies, Goosebumps, but without the solid plot structure. Honestly, some of them have better plotting and stories than this.
I respect and like the director after hearing his commentary. And it would be a lie to say there aren’t some nifty death/scare scenes. But the story and the flow suck, even for amateur filmmakers. Look up Mike Mendez when he makes his next movie—avoid this one with your life unless it’s free to watch on TV.
Gravedancers is worth seeing because of some of the interesting creature effects and visuals. Unfortunately the computer graphics kick into overddrive for the finale and it turns into 'The Mummy'. Worth a rental
I really liked this movie except for the ending. It was pretty good for an independent movie. This was my favorite of the first After Dark Horror Fest. Worth a watch!!! :)
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