The Void - Movie Review
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- GoodBadFlicks reviews The Void, easily one of the best films of 2017. Directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski.
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the things assault on precinct hellraiser
Underrated comment.
@@NucleaRaptor uNdErRaTeD cOmMeNt
The Prince of Darkness put The Thing into The Mouth of Madness which was the Void on Halloween 1978.
Nailed it!
@@recession81 With some Assault On Precinct 13.
I loved this flick. it was better than that manufactured PG-13 crapfests that Hollywood churns out. Very creepy,gory as all hell gets out,weird as heck and atmospheric.
Producer 1: I wanna make a monster movie!
Producer 2: I wanna make a cult movie!
Producer 3: I wanna make a serial killer movie!
Producer 4: I wanna make a Lovecraft movie!
Producer 5: I wanna go to lunch. Let's just make them all at the same time.
fake and gay, there has never been a producer that said let's make one movie instead of 4 and one or multiple of which we can milk later by making a franchise.
metalhusky That’s just not true at all
I didn’t feel like it was cramped. Now American Horror Story season 2, which I was just watching, has no clue what it’s doing so far.
Serial killer movie? Where'd ya get that lol or just need the fifth thing for comedic effect
I know this is an old comment, but it made me laugh so hard that you think this movie had more than two producers
In a very strange way I feel like this film is one of the better Lovecraft adaptations without it being directly related to any Lovecraft themed story. It just has that air of mystery and cosmic horror not to mention a kind of faceless cold that you don't really understand their true motivations and even when it's someone explain to you it's still isn't in such a way where you could understand where they're coming from, it's still meant to be very vague and eldritch in nature which I absolutely love about this movie
From Beyond, The Beyond, The Thing, Silent Hill 3, The Blob, Jacob's Ladder, Necronomicon: Book Of The Dead, Slither, Hellraiser: Hellbound, Prince Of Darkness, In The Mouth Of Madness and a lot of Lovecraft/Derleth's work got smushed together in this film. Thought it was pretty good, most complaints around this movie seem to be the lack of character development.
^yes, yes and YES! (ok, maybe I miss the Slither connection, but still, people keep harping on the Carpenter comparisons "the Thing meets Assault on Precinct 13" but until now I heard no mention of Fulci's obvious influence among others ehat are just as prevalent,
The film seemed to come from a good place (an obvious love of horror cinema, a desire to leave some things a mystery) but I think, in order to make a film about a group of trapped characters, you needed to get to know and at least care about some of them.
Brouzouf Jones silent Hill 3 the game?
Yeah, the game featuring The Order and their unborn God.
I saw all of those in the film but I also saw a bit of assault on precinct 13
Brouzouf Jones I was gonna write pretty much the same thing. Good call on all fronts.
I always thought the best Carpenter movie he didn't make was THE FACULTY. Robert Rodriquez really made that as a Carpenter homage.
You mean Breakfast club meeting Invasion of the body snatchers? Such a comfy movie. I caught it in the middle of night in first half so I had no idea it is horor and I thought it is a teen comedy drama. Havent seen it for almost ten years. Thx for reminder
albion65 I disagree, the best Carpenter movies he didn't make are the Purge sequels...the Faculty is great, though.
someone needs to make a Top 10 of best Carpenter movies he didn't make. 30 DAYS OF NIGHT would be on there too.
Actually it was closer to THE BREAKFAST CLUB crossed with INVADERS FROM MARS/INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Funny thing is it included a scene that should have been in Carpenters actual film GHOSTS OF MARS.
I thought the best carpenter movie not by him was planet terror I thought it was a big homage to him
I thought this film was absolutely amazing. It's a shame that a lot of people are calling it mediocre, when I was generally creeped out through the majority of the film. The characters, the story, the effects, the atmosphere are all superb. At least it's better than the drab shit that Hollywood pumps out each year. Hopefully, this will get people interested in more Lovecraftian horror adaptations.
Agree wholeheartedly!
I LOVED this movies so much. So refreshing to see practical effects as well.
I particularly liked the Prince of Darkness touch of leaping into the Void as a means of possibly “ending” the...end of the world (at least as all would know it).
And this most likely is the best Lovecraftian Mythos movie since Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy films. The sense of rapid escalation and the character’s inability to grasp/fathom/understand the cosmic implications of what’s even happening really captured the Lovecraft implications of the Great Old Ones finally be drawn into (or back into) the mortal realm. And Poor Kim looks to be the perfect personification of survival leading to future madness that Mr. Lovecraft would have so damned so many of his hopeless/helpless characters to.
Damn good cinema to jangle the nerves. Wastes no time, gets right down to it. And Windom Earl as the bad guy to boot (Thank you, Kenneth Welsh).
I like how they left the ending wide open. I wish they could make a sequel to this movie
I loved it. It's maybe not a masterpiece, but I found it refreshingly "Lovecraftey" in a time those kind of movies are way too rare. Best parts of it reminded me of Harry Mason exploring the hospital in the original Silent Hill.
TheHitherto I belive the sirens in the film were also a homage to silent hill
the triangle probably....
idk tho
Glad some others also caught the Silent Hill vibes. The hospital setting, the horns, the cult, and the "birth".
I really enjoyed The Void for really bringing cosmic horror to the forefront with tons of wonderful practical effects. Although I feel it felt a little forced and generic, I'm still happy it exists to bring that to the table in today's current cinemascape.
"The Void" is flat out amazing. I think It's flawless. It was nice to see Art Hindle again, too!
Miles Anthony I absolutely agree with u! I literally just finished watching it, & I thought it was AMAZING! Fantastic Film! 👍 👌 ✊
I just washed it. It was awesome. Was like a Carpenter, Clive Barker, Donald Camel, Kenneth Anger movie all rolled into one. Really wild, really crazy shit. One of the best I've seen in a while. Also it reminded me of the first Phantasm movie in a way with the alternate dimension vibe. Killer flick.
Fun fact: some of the special effects were done by the team working on Suicide Squad which was also filming in Toronto at the time.
Wow, I didn't know that!
Now I wanna watch this now! You're a super cool dude GoodBadFlicks thanks!
+GoodBadFlicks Loved 'Manborg,' loved 'The Void,' loved this review! Thanks for talking about this movie, Cecil. This movie needs the attention.
DUDE! Watched it after seeing this video, and it's easily now one of my favorite recent horror movies! The effects are phenomenal, it knows when to be serious and when to have a laugh, the acting and scripting is way better than it has any right to be, it's just an all-around great time. Loved it.
Purposeless Rabbitholes I absolutely agree with u! It's FANTASTIC! 👍 👌 ✊
just watched this flick yesterday. totally agree with everything you said.
I watched this on your recommendation, especially the comparisons to Carpenter and Cronenburg, and it was amazing. Scary as hell, great performances, and practical effects in a time of no practical effects!
Awesome!
31 theatres? Good Lord, I'm so glad it came out at one near me. This movie kicked ass!
finally got a chance to watch the void after Netflix added it to there selection. Wow, great movie. This movie grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go. thanks for letting me know about this movie. This is my favorite kind of movie. Has an event horizon feel which is my personal favorite...next to poltergiest and the original NOelm st......also there was a scene that reminded me of hellraiser part 2 ..at the end when the walls to the other world are closing in on the last surviving guy from both sides...i believe that was a homage to Hellraiser 2.....perfect movie...keep them coming thanks Cecil, you are the man
Thanks for recommending this! Just watched it and I loved it! I got very heavy The Thing, Lovecraft and Silent Hill vibes.
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this movie. Also, fun to realize that the actor who plays James (guy handcuffed to the gurney) also started playing Roald from Letterkenny the same year.
I'm glad to find someone else who loves the movie as much as I do.
Damn fine movie. Entire time watching it I knew that the success of the movie would be hinging on how it will end. The ending did not disappoint.
also you forgot to mention it also takes themes from H.P. Lovecraft, the whole comic horror too
Thank you for this recommendation!
This really was like an John Carpenter movie - to me, very reminiscent of Prince of Darkness - and I mean this as the highest compliment. I watched it last night, and a movie hasn't filled me with tension like this one in a LONG time. It gives me hope, since Carpenter has seemed to have retired from directing, that other screen writers and directors have taken his inspiration and making new movies. Thanks again!
I appreciated the effort, but this film didn't offer much outside of the terrific f/x work. The minor amount of information kept me intrigued, and not the actual story (or lack thereof). It was just an okay intentional throwback.
This is one of those movies i watch once in a while because of the mystery around of it. Some people would call it bad writing Because of that but I personally love it.
I loved it as well. I was worried for a minute that you might not like it, but you did. Rock on. I hope we get more films like this in the future.
Carpenter alike? check - Horror? check - Good practical effects? Check- Recommendation from GBF? Check? That's all I need to know.
Personally, I didn't love the movie nearly as much as you did, but I have to agree on the visual aspect - the practical effects are amazing! Would really love to hear you talk about _The Devil's Candy_ - I recently saw that one on VoD and LOVED it.
I LOVED the void it was gory and suspenseful and left more questions than it answered. It's exactly what it should of been. That basement is what I imagine hell looks like
the Void is a really cool movie, it has a lot in common with John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness.
Just sat he's this for the second time and it's a pretty good movie. Very reminiscent of The Thing but not quite that level
Loved it! Loved the Carpenter vibes! Had a blast watching it!
I got to see this movie in the theater. It was felt like a mixture of so many different horror movies all rolled into one and it was awesome!
I loved this movie, the acting was for the most part solid and the practical effects looked great.
While the movie doesn't answer all the questions, It left me thinking about the movie.
Man it feels good to watch, a non ghost or possession horror movie.
I feel as though if you try to pretend this movie is some lost Carpenter movie then you probably won't enjoy it. My wife and I went to see this in theaters after seeing the trailers and pretty much saying "why not"? and we absolutely loved this movie! we're just fans of horror in general and practical effects. We agreed it's probably one of our top five favorites of this decade, along the ranks of The Babadook, The Witch and other modern classics.
I think it's the best Lovecraftian film made. It's a brilliant film I've been recommending to everyone
this movie was badass,if you love hp lovecraft and the thing. watch this!
Hellbeckons what does it mean if you like HP Lovecraft amd the thing and did not enjoy it?
Hellbeckons should i watch it 10 more times?
Hellbeckons if i don't like it after 10 viewings do i call a doctor or do i talk to you?
Hellbeckons Tell me what to do pls! Im so lost i love HP Lovecraft and The Thing and didn't like this!
stop it!get some help! -michael jordan
If you walk away confused or not quite sure what the ending means, it’s good cosmic horror.
Agreed
Great video thanks for uploading! I watched the movie, wasn't my cup of tea but the practical effects were nice.
Looks like I've got another purchase to make in May. Keep 'em coming, Cecil!
I just watched this and was floored by just how great it was.
I think that not showing things too early, either by choice or necessity, was the perfect call to add some suspense shortly before shit gets really crazy.
Ambiguity is by far what makes this a great cosmic/elditch horror story. We aren't meant to understand, that's literally the point. Us humans are far too insignificant to even remotely comprehend concepts like a literal void, the absolute lack of space, time, matter, conciousness,etc is just too foreign to grasp.
You should do an exploring video on Blazing Saddles. It's awesome.
The blu-ray is exclusive to Diabolikdvd in the US. UK also has a blu ray release but it is region B as far as I know.
The U.K. Blu-Ray is region free.
>2017
>region locking discs
Fuck them, ill go pirate instead.
Strazdas as shitty as region locking is, you should be supporting independent film as much as you can. If you are gonna pirate something then pirate big budget, studio stuff but support Indie!
No. If you make shit decisions im not going to support you whether you are independant or not. The whole "oh but its ok because thier indie" nonsense needs to die.
Strazdas first off, The Void's blu-ray is region free (as somebody has already pointed out). Secondly, if you don't want to watch something for such a frivolous reason as region coding then don't watch it period. Just cause somebody did something that you don't like doesn't give you the right to pirate their content. This whole 'I'm gonna torrent movies and act like I'm somehow better for it' stuff needs to stop.
This movie is more of an homage to the hellraiser series, but felt like a John carpenter flick for the practical effects, very good flick
A lot of people compare this to The Thing but I think it has more in common with In the Mouth of Madness and Prince of Darkness. SPOILERS when the cop pushes the doctor through the portal it instantly reminded me of the moment when the female protagonist (can't remember her name) of Prince of Darkness pushes the Devil/Demon/Whatever through the mirror.
I loved this film btw. And you know what reaaally surprised me in a pleasant manner? No jumpscares. Not a single one.
i just finished this movie.
Man.... watching this at 2:00am, home alone and with headphones was a great idea!... the downside is now i can't sleep :/
Excelent movie. 9/10
Aldo El Apache haha the only way!! I love the username bro!!!
I personnally really enjoyed it, but it has its glaring faults, the script for one needed some work and the acting was a hit and miss especially from the grandfather. I think people went in thinking it will be a masterpiece akin to the classic Carpenters films when it's not, I wanted a lovecraftian style film and I got it. It's probably going to be on my top 10 films of this year.
i think the real reason practical effects arent used as much is cus its so much harder for the dirrector - the dirrector can just ship every decision off to the effects team and not worry about any of it
Weird religions, creepy cults, horrifying monsters, ambiguous plot, main characters you can't understand? So: Lovecraft then
I just wish they did more with the movie. More monsters/better character development would of been great. They nailed the eerie atmosphere though
Hey GBF!! My onlu nitpick with your video reviews are th length... I wish you would do them just a bit longer bc your taste is so close to mine and my wifes. We love your channel. Your tastes. Your insights. And your jokes.
Keep then coming. Im very eager to hear your reviews on 'Th Colour Out Of Space'
I think th next movie in their series is going to be 'The Dunwich Horror' & Then 'The Haunter in The Darkness' to finish off th trilogy. Im thinking Dunwich is going to be next bc Nick Cages daughters name is Levinia, Th mother of Wilbur Whately... And it would make sense to have Nyalarthotep as th Antagonist after Yog-Sothoth.
This is a great horror film, not predictable like mainstream crap that gets pumped out for the masses.
If Harbinger Down was a tribute to The Thing, I'd say The Void is Prince of Darkness. Now all we need is a modern In the Mouth of Madness.
I saw it directly after you put out your best/worst of 2017 video.
and man, the movie is goddamn fantastic.
I've been bemoaning the fact that I couldn't find a nice horror movie a'la the thing or event horizon. the only downside of the movie is that it's too short. I could have taken a half hour more, but I guess it would have slowed the movie considerably
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I also really liked, and this could be considered partly a spoiler since it'll help you predict the ending, how the survivors at the end are unexpected characters to live. It's almost always no one lives, main female only lives, child only lives, or child and main female live.
Man, I love this movie. It blew me away when I saw it, and has some wonderful lovecraftian elements
It's available on Blu Ray now. Thanks for reminding me, just ordered a copy on Amazon. :)
Damnit GoodBadFlicks! How will I ever get things done around here? Gotta go find a copy now. :-D
I'd love to see an 'Exploring' video on this
Man... after passing it up on Netflix for the past couple months, I decided to try it and about 25 mins in, I’m enjoying the hell outta it! Decided to come look at reviews to make sure I SHOULD BE LIKING this.. haha. Half hr in and it’s pretty good.
Saw stitched together pics review of it and been searching for it and especially now after seeing this!
Blu-ray arrives tomorrow! So excited.
I FREAKING LOVE THE THING, so... i'm gonna watch this for sure!
Finally! Just finished watching this one on Netflix and it was everything I had hoped for. Among the number of Carpenter references, I was also reminded of Hellraiser and The Keep. I'm going to be thinking about the ending and what it meant for days … or maybe I'll just watch the "Ending Explained" video.
Even the sound design was a complete Homage to "The Beyond". Anyone that has listened to "The Beyond" Soundtrack, close your eyes when the scene when the chick is having contractions, and listen.
I love this movie. Its like the thing met silent hill. Plus im a fan of any horror movie that doesnt spend 30 minutes on character development and gets the ball rolling in under 15.
It's on blu ray in the uk. If you wanted to know. Great review as all was.
The film has no theme and when that happens everything loses its direction. There were so many great ideas but go nowhere and have no meaning or reason beyond 'this looks cool'. Which is disappointing because i wanted to love it. The ending was also a real slap to the face.
One of my all-time favorite horror movies!
Something many may not realize is that this has A LOT in common with “Dead & Buried” (1981). Very similar premise & some almost identical scenes, but it is it’s own thing😎
A homage specifically, of Prince of Darkness. Although Prince of Darkness will stay with you longer because it also contains a good dose of science and science fiction as well. Carpenter is a well-read man. Watched this because I read it was Lovecraftian. In that, I think it's as good, or better than Mouth of Madness.
I often agree with your movie opinions. I've sworn off blind-buying films, but thanks to the first 15 seconds of this review, (I'm hiding from spoilers), I'm going to make an exception and get that Diabolik DVD exclusive blu-ray. I'll check out the rest of your review after I see it. :D
Best horror movie I've seen in decades. Simply amazeballs!
airbomb34 I absolutely agree with u! Best movie I've seen in ages! 👍 👌 ✊
Awesome flick. If you are in the mood for something different than look no further A real homage fest but I thought it felt more along the lines of a Lucio Fulci or Stewart Gordon movie than one by Carpenter. The practical effects on this one make a single viewing worthwhile even if you don't like the movie.
that Carpenter line really sums it up.
Loooved this movie; Mostly great performances, beautiful effects, amazing camera work, and intriguing high-concept premise executed very well. Would watch again, would recommend! My only complaints regarded the third act. The main villain seemed like just an annoying narrator rather than an imposing threat that would force characters into making tough decisions. He had many opportunities to give them incentive, but instead he just... made them think about/see stuff they didn't like and moved on? I found this very unfitting for an omnipotent threat, as if an OP villain wasn't bad enough. And then, of course, that god damn ending (concerning the sheriff's fate). Total cop out, bland, and empty; not explaining the mechanics of the magics presented in the film, or any of the void's lore added mystery and suspense, sure. However, you can't end a story by introducing an entirely new world of it without even attempting to familiarize the audience with its most basic concepts. Luckily, these two issues really only spawned during the third act, so I can still say I enjoyed most of the movie. If the ending or villian's motive is what defines a movie for you, by no means should you ever watch this movie. If you want to appreciate some great visuals and amazing practical effects, go ahead! Or just watch the trailer.
The movie was pretty dope I love the special effects I'm not a fan of CGI
I was so excited when this came out. Luckily it was shown in an independent theatre close to where I live. A friend of a friend actually played half of one of the monsters. Great Lovecraft/John Carpenter inspired film.
Excellent review, as always! Can't wait to see this now!!
Been waiting for this review, I really liked this movie as a horror/Lovecraft fan
Fantastic movie. Thanks for the tip!
You should really check out Splinter.
I"m honestly shocked he hasn't done a video about Splinter.
Very good but over edited. The same team should remake it with a slightly larger budget for better practical effects.
I want that Poster!!!!
I am so glad you liked this movie..I loved it and am going to watch it again tonight
hope you enjoy it!
If they turned the triangle viewport upside down, it would be much easier to see out of. :)
And with this review, I now know what I am watching this weekend. Thank you!!
Does anyone know any other modern movies with cosmic horror as the general theme? Really enjoyed the void. It wasn't PERFECT but it was a nice refresher from all the cliche jump scare demon type flicks.
Just watched "Housewife". Good, but not great. Definitely worth a watch.
It's got a messed up intro, then a bit of a slow burn... then it really starts to do some brain bending shit... then it starts to ramp up very quickly into an all out insane final act where shit gets REALLY fucked up and weird...
this movie was the last circle of hell, quite disturbing
The full movie is currently on this platform completely for free in beautiful 720p possibly idk my phone is a iOS potatoe.
Just saw this on Amazon Prime (where it's free to watch) - Wow what a great, freaky old-school horror flick!
It would be great if you could explain the ending of this type of films, if not all, instead of just reviewing it, thank you!
This movie is great . Very well done , good subliminal shots of the guys wife holding his child , characters were good because nobody knew who they were .
We have it on Blu-ray in the UK
I've mentioned this before, but it warrants another mention: Go watch Land of Mine! You will not be disappointed.
i was sooo excited for this movie, i don't know if i was in the wrong mindset or not but i just couldn't get into it, the effect were great and all but i have to admit that i stopped watching when there were around 20mins remaining
Technically those guys who directed it are now Academy Award Winners, since Suicide Squad won it and they actually did make up for it.