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Chained (2022)
Finally on Amazon
Finally got around to watching this film after backing it and I loved it. A tense, slow-burner for sure and I liked how the flashbacks to prison life were dealt with. Not entirely sure what film the other reviewer on here was watching but each to their own, as they say. I found both characters to be well acted and enjoyed the cinematography and confined feeling the film had.
An interesting message within the film and one which might divide audience opinion but sadly what is highlighted does happen in real life so it was interesting to see someone tackle it.
An uncomfortable film to watch in places with domestic violence being the core theme of the film but if such content doesn't bother you it is well worth a watch but do keep in mind this is a low budget film. Would be interested in seeing what this team can do with a bigger budget for sure!
The Call (2023)
Some nice ideas
Knowing all that went on behind the scenes with this film, I think the end product isn't too bad. There are some nice ideas in there and I liked the slow burn feel of it. Not sure about the acting in places from all parties and found myself turning the volume down a couple of times before the whining was getting annoying. I can't help but think what would happen if the same film was made with a bigger budget though. Also found the end to be quite abrupt after all the build up but again there were some nice ideas there.
Of all the films of Matt's I have backed so far I still think Box is my favourite and then Chained and Monster and Next Door.
Box (2021)
good film
Not too long and not too short. Some scenes repeated themselves a bit but in hindsight I think this added to what he was going through in the box where days are all the same. Liked the camera work with the varied shots. Given this was a film about a man in a box it could have been really easy for them to put the camera on a tripod and just film but not the case. Without spoilers I think the only way the budget was betrayed here was with the ending but it still didn't take anything away for me. Love Matt's books and it is nice to see him getting further involved with films.
They Came from the Sky, I Saw Them! (2020)
Naked Gun and aliens?
Laughed all the way through this and wished it was longer as it is only 50 minutes. So many funny moments and memorable lines.
Next Door (2020)
premiere night
Got tickets for the premiere through the director's facebook. It was weird that it was all online but with social distancing no way round that. Was good seeing some of the crew talking on zoom ahead of the show and Matt Shaw's speech was funny as. Loved it! The film was as crazy as his books but as the shorts are based on his books that is hardly surprising. love love love