Firstly why the high rating, this film isn't even worth a three out of ten. Right, the plot,no spoilers but it's about three girls exacting revenge, okay you think like me this is going to be good. WRONG. The film was on for an hour and twenty, that I won't get back. The acting was awful, the plot was awful, just think spit on your grave without the acting, nudity or the blood. Yes when the blood scenes come, there are a few, it's looks totally false and very unrealistic. Do yourself a favor and don't watch this awful movie, choose anything else but this.
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Bad. Just really, really, bad...
iamdraygoes7 August 2017
I had some hope for this movie as I enjoy movies based on this premise. This movie is almost completely unwatchable. The acting is flat, the lighting itself is terrible (same lighting scheme used no matter the setting), and the script is one of the worst that I have ever heard. If you told me that this was a student film, I would believe you. Then I would suggest that the students that made it learn a bit more about basic editing. I have no idea how anyone was able to rate this 5 or more.
No one knows what I've done
nogodnomasters22 July 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The film opens with a crime scene and a man dismembered but still alive. We then go back a day to three messed up women who were trapped 10 years ago by a man named Larry (Aubrey Wakeling) and had their minds and lives ruined. The film takes place in Pasadena, but reminded me of the actual case in Cleveland. The girls find out where the man lives and decide they want to get the videos back that he took of them and perhaps enact a bit of revenge, which we know happens from the opening spoiler.
The end of the film has a nice twist that wasn't well developed until near the end. Most of the action takes place off screen and body part mutilation is on a prop that isn't connected to a body. It doesn't look real. The actors were annoying, some by design. The film isn't entertaining when you want to see all the protagonists die. I liked the basic story line, but didn't care for the actors, dialogue, or execution some of which may be attributed to budget restrictions.
The script tries to tie in the Abraham-Isaac near sacrifice, but it didn't really fit.
Psychos director Sandy Chukhadarian won Best Horror Film in the 2015 Action on Film International Film Festival and Best Director 2015 California Women's Film Festival.
Guide: F-word. Implied sex. No nudity
The end of the film has a nice twist that wasn't well developed until near the end. Most of the action takes place off screen and body part mutilation is on a prop that isn't connected to a body. It doesn't look real. The actors were annoying, some by design. The film isn't entertaining when you want to see all the protagonists die. I liked the basic story line, but didn't care for the actors, dialogue, or execution some of which may be attributed to budget restrictions.
The script tries to tie in the Abraham-Isaac near sacrifice, but it didn't really fit.
Psychos director Sandy Chukhadarian won Best Horror Film in the 2015 Action on Film International Film Festival and Best Director 2015 California Women's Film Festival.
Guide: F-word. Implied sex. No nudity
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inkysquid-2995114 May 2019
It is what it is
AnusPresley23 August 2021
Lot of hate for this it seems, mostly justified. What you need to bear in mind though is that all involved are most likely hobbyists or budding film students with pocket money for a budget and going in watching it with high expectations is pretty dumb on your behalf. Points -
* Is it as bad as the rating suggests? Yeah, probably. Generally anything below 3 is a disaster area - I wouldn't quite slap that sticker on this though.
* Story and dialogue are incoherent - Well almost. Yeah the continuity and internal logic are somewhere in outer space, let alone in the ballpark. But the story does hold itself together enough for you to be able to predict the ending (done better repeatedly elsewhere) at about the half way mark, so "incoherent" is not entirely correct.
* They can't act or construct scenes - I agree, but at least the sound and video are fairly OK.
* The gore is laughable - Yes, but it is *micro*budget. It is laughable due to economics, not squeamishness. Not everyone can hire Olaf Ittenbach.
Seriously, if you don't expect anything from tripe like this in the first place, your life will be less painful. What I will say is I found this to be exactly what I needed to watch on my phone at 5am in bed with insomnia. Watched mindlessly in this state it is an acceptable distraction. There are plenty of other films that would just annoy the crap out of you in the same context. This didn't. It is what it is. Crap like this can be mildly enjoyable on occasion.
* Is it as bad as the rating suggests? Yeah, probably. Generally anything below 3 is a disaster area - I wouldn't quite slap that sticker on this though.
* Story and dialogue are incoherent - Well almost. Yeah the continuity and internal logic are somewhere in outer space, let alone in the ballpark. But the story does hold itself together enough for you to be able to predict the ending (done better repeatedly elsewhere) at about the half way mark, so "incoherent" is not entirely correct.
* They can't act or construct scenes - I agree, but at least the sound and video are fairly OK.
* The gore is laughable - Yes, but it is *micro*budget. It is laughable due to economics, not squeamishness. Not everyone can hire Olaf Ittenbach.
Seriously, if you don't expect anything from tripe like this in the first place, your life will be less painful. What I will say is I found this to be exactly what I needed to watch on my phone at 5am in bed with insomnia. Watched mindlessly in this state it is an acceptable distraction. There are plenty of other films that would just annoy the crap out of you in the same context. This didn't. It is what it is. Crap like this can be mildly enjoyable on occasion.
Gruesome Animal Cruetly
GrayedMan14 May 2019
Huh? Plot?
burrgump25 June 2022
This movie is a travesty. The acting, writing, dialogue and cinematography is awful.
kevin_robbins6 July 2022
Psychos (2017) was available on Tubi in June that I caught before they no longer carried the title. The storyline involves three females who were caught and tortured by the same man. Years later they look to track him down and gain revenge by working together.
This movie is directed by Sandy Chukhadarian in her directorial debut and stars Angelica Cassidy (Rollercoaster), Deniele Ramos Cloutier (The Electrician), Aubrey Wakeling (Spanners) and Vince Peagler III (New Merica).
This movie is a travesty. The acting, writing, dialogue and cinematography is awful. The movie feels awkward and unnatural throughout. There's an ax scene in this that was supposed to be the highlight which is also terrible.
Overall this is nothing but a bad addition to the horror genre that I would recommend skipping. I would score this a 2/10.
This movie is directed by Sandy Chukhadarian in her directorial debut and stars Angelica Cassidy (Rollercoaster), Deniele Ramos Cloutier (The Electrician), Aubrey Wakeling (Spanners) and Vince Peagler III (New Merica).
This movie is a travesty. The acting, writing, dialogue and cinematography is awful. The movie feels awkward and unnatural throughout. There's an ax scene in this that was supposed to be the highlight which is also terrible.
Overall this is nothing but a bad addition to the horror genre that I would recommend skipping. I would score this a 2/10.
Hilarious
milinskis5 March 2018
Lets get it straight from the start - this movie is on the level of such films like 'the room'. It looks pretty amateur, editing and acting is hilarious but the score is good. That being said, it is a pretty entertaining seeing it more as a comedy than horror movie though. If you enjoy watching odd amateur movies every now and then, you should give it a go.
Good Formulaic Story With a Couple of Twists
wespark-960801 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The other ratings are either too low or too high. I'll tell the truth. Nobody knows how to. It's a low budget movie. I was obviously in search of something else than what Hollywood churns out. This movie surprised me with a couple of twists. The actresses are pretty and can act. The music sounds professional and the cinematography is great.
The premise is clear but there's something more to the story and with these girls than what meets the eye. Some of the connections between the characters needed more development. The movie was formula except for some things which I can't reveal here. The clothes looked very interesting and I can't say if that worked or didn't.
The last twenty minutes raps up the formulaic story well. I always predict what happens but this one surprised me.
The premise is clear but there's something more to the story and with these girls than what meets the eye. Some of the connections between the characters needed more development. The movie was formula except for some things which I can't reveal here. The clothes looked very interesting and I can't say if that worked or didn't.
The last twenty minutes raps up the formulaic story well. I always predict what happens but this one surprised me.
Entertaining. You got me with that twist at the end. Wait for it....
edpaulteddy29 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This movie starts off with a good hook. Police find a man with his arms cut up and sewn shut. Then we move into the slow reveal of three girls 24 hours ago, did i say sloow? If you expect a cheap thrill, this isn't that. On the contrary its a psychological thriller with a great twist. It's kind of a drawn out middle I didn't know which girl was the perpetrator of the crime. But, the girls play off each other which is interesting to watch. I was expecting an OK end. This film delivered a punch to the gut that ZINGS. Everybody complains there's nothing new in stories. Here's something new. story and concept nicely played out with a twist and conclusion. The horror thriller genre needs more stories like this and for making a daring attempt to give us something refreshing. A neat ending I'm going to give this film a high mark not so much for how other horror films are crafted but for the creativity and executing it on what seems like a low budget. 10 for Original.
film buffs will LOVE
ediekeitel30 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I'm a big horror fan and found this film after a film review of it on my twitter of rue- morgue. Honestly, it's engaging in content if not better than the crap out there. I watched it on my iphone waiting for a class. Well acted by the lead actresses and the creepy couple. It is sometimes confusing but that just added to why I love indie film but the end very good. You never know if the filmmaker has what it takes to push you out the window after leading you into the front door. It's a no brainer, the story is unique but the budget shows which is why I'm a fan. The story speaks to me. It's a good exploration of the when you get the blues on x10.
A Great film that raises the bar.
szarebski19 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Psychos is a great film with amazing kills great soundtrack direction by Sandy Chukhadarian and cast in this is amazing if you like twists and are tired of the same horror films please rent it on Itunes or buy the Bluray or DVD well thank you for check it out and give these great Indie film makers a chance you will love it
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