I recently watched YellowBrickRoad (2010) on Shudder. The storyline centers around a New Hampshire town where the entire population disappeared down a mysterious path in the woods and never returned. Sixty years later, an expedition sets out to find the road and uncover the fate of the missing townspeople.
Co-written and co-directed by Jesse Holland (The Crooked Man) and Andy Mitton (The Harbinger), the film stars Michael Laurino (I am Frankie), Anessa Ramsey (The Signal), Cassidy Freeman (Smallville), and Tara Giordano (The Witch in the Window).
YellowBrickRoad is a film that had potential with a better budget and production team could have been solid. The premise offers a solid setup and a worthwhile backstory. There are moments of solid writing and acting that effectively convey the characters' deteriorating mental state. The background music shows promise as well. However, the overall atmosphere falls short, lacking the eerie intensity of films like "The Blair Witch." The horror elements and kills could have been executed with more impact, although there is a memorable leg rip scene.
In conclusion, YellowBrickRoad is a film that struggles to make the most of its resources. I would give it a score of 2/10 and recommend skipping it.
Co-written and co-directed by Jesse Holland (The Crooked Man) and Andy Mitton (The Harbinger), the film stars Michael Laurino (I am Frankie), Anessa Ramsey (The Signal), Cassidy Freeman (Smallville), and Tara Giordano (The Witch in the Window).
YellowBrickRoad is a film that had potential with a better budget and production team could have been solid. The premise offers a solid setup and a worthwhile backstory. There are moments of solid writing and acting that effectively convey the characters' deteriorating mental state. The background music shows promise as well. However, the overall atmosphere falls short, lacking the eerie intensity of films like "The Blair Witch." The horror elements and kills could have been executed with more impact, although there is a memorable leg rip scene.
In conclusion, YellowBrickRoad is a film that struggles to make the most of its resources. I would give it a score of 2/10 and recommend skipping it.