When it comes to horror films, I prefer psychological tension and crisis. I didn't expect to get much of this in a found footage film documenting satanic rituals. I was pleasantly surprised. The film does its job of providing the things that go bump in the dark scares and the creepy satanic ritualistic folklore, but it goes one big step further with the gradual unveiling of the three main characters' backstories. The film, and actress Summer Moore, also peel layer after layer back exposing a multi faceted reporter, Taylor. At first, she is the bitch you kind of hope to see die..then she has a vulnerability you believe. ..then she is back to her ambitious, get ahead at all costs ways. She is skillfully portrayed as a true anti hero. I had moments where I was a bit tense, moments where I laughed with the characters, and moments where I found myself wondering...and caring...what was going to happen next. These, to me, are the signs of a good film.
Review of The Warning
