Review by Michael Pickle
The Possession of David O'Reilly is last year's supernatural UK import from directors Andrew Cull and Steve Isles. It's not likely to please every horror fan out there, but it's the kind of horror film that I personally enjoy discovering. A film that's very low budget, but not afraid to take chances. It's not perfect, but it's scary.
With solid acting, a few bare bones, but effective camera tricks, and some special effects make-up; this supernatural thriller is not afraid to be subtle. Nor is it afraid to be straight-forward. It seems to drag in a couple parts, but that even worked well for me and made the scary scenes that much scarier. In a constant state of unease you never know if the next scare is going to creep up on you or jump in your face. Kind of like feeling the hairs stand up...
The Possession of David O'Reilly is last year's supernatural UK import from directors Andrew Cull and Steve Isles. It's not likely to please every horror fan out there, but it's the kind of horror film that I personally enjoy discovering. A film that's very low budget, but not afraid to take chances. It's not perfect, but it's scary.
With solid acting, a few bare bones, but effective camera tricks, and some special effects make-up; this supernatural thriller is not afraid to be subtle. Nor is it afraid to be straight-forward. It seems to drag in a couple parts, but that even worked well for me and made the scary scenes that much scarier. In a constant state of unease you never know if the next scare is going to creep up on you or jump in your face. Kind of like feeling the hairs stand up...
- 4/28/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The Possession of David O’Reilly is a new horror film in the same strain as Paranormal Activity, Blair Witch Project, and even Cloverfield. This is a film trend that has divided horror fans, so if you hate hand-held cameras, obscured points of view, and monsters that are imagined more in your head than on-screen, you probably won’t like The Possession of David O’Reilly. If you like horror films that mess with your mind and leave you with questions as the credits are rolling, then The Possession of David O’Reilly is worth a rental.
The film opens with Alex (Nicholas Shaw) and Kate (Zoe Richards) enjoying a quiet night in when Alex’s longtime friend David (Giles Anderson) drops by unexpectedly. David has just left his live-in girlfriend Sarah after finding pictures of her in bed with another man. Alex and Kate invite him to stay for as long as he likes,...
The film opens with Alex (Nicholas Shaw) and Kate (Zoe Richards) enjoying a quiet night in when Alex’s longtime friend David (Giles Anderson) drops by unexpectedly. David has just left his live-in girlfriend Sarah after finding pictures of her in bed with another man. Alex and Kate invite him to stay for as long as he likes,...
- 1/10/2011
- by Rachel Kolb
- JustPressPlay.net
In their never-ending quest to bring us some really badass horror movies, IFC announced today that they have acquired the rights to the pre-Paranormal Activity ghost spooker The Possession of David O'Reilly.
In what has to be the quickest turn-around we've ever seen, the flick will premiere On Demand starting on May 5th. These cats move quick!
Filmed around the same time as Paranormal Activity and starring Giles Anderson, Francesca Fowler, Nicholas Shaw, and Zoe Richards, The Possession of David O'Reilly is said to be "a terrifying supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London." We'll find out just how terrifying in just a couple of days!
Look for more soon, and in the meantime dig on the Us trailer below courtesy of Shock Till You Drop!
- Uncle Creepy
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In what has to be the quickest turn-around we've ever seen, the flick will premiere On Demand starting on May 5th. These cats move quick!
Filmed around the same time as Paranormal Activity and starring Giles Anderson, Francesca Fowler, Nicholas Shaw, and Zoe Richards, The Possession of David O'Reilly is said to be "a terrifying supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London." We'll find out just how terrifying in just a couple of days!
Look for more soon, and in the meantime dig on the Us trailer below courtesy of Shock Till You Drop!
- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Face your demons in the Dread Central forums!
- 4/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Now this is the kind O'Reilly factor we can behind! A tale of demonic possession, strange goings-on, and human beings being tortured to the brink of insanity by forces we don't fully understand. All right, so it does still sound a bit like having to sit through the popular Fox News show, but I digress!
The first trailer for Andrew Cull's UK spooker based upon actual events, The Possession of David O'Reilly, starring Giles Anderson, Francesca Fowler, Nicholas Shaw, and Zoe Richards appeared on the Epic Pictures Group website; and we have a look at it for you below.
Filmed around the same time as Paranormal Activity, The Possession of David O'Reilly is "a terrifying supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London."
Look for more soon, and in the meantime dig on the trailer!
The Possession of David O'Reilly - Trailer
Uploaded by dreadcentral.
The first trailer for Andrew Cull's UK spooker based upon actual events, The Possession of David O'Reilly, starring Giles Anderson, Francesca Fowler, Nicholas Shaw, and Zoe Richards appeared on the Epic Pictures Group website; and we have a look at it for you below.
Filmed around the same time as Paranormal Activity, The Possession of David O'Reilly is "a terrifying supernatural shockumentary about a demonic presence in a young couple's home in London."
Look for more soon, and in the meantime dig on the trailer!
The Possession of David O'Reilly - Trailer
Uploaded by dreadcentral.
- 3/5/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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