Haunting Villisca (2006) User Reviews

sun dance-worthy film--reaches the inner ghosts so many of us harbor

[maria-560 · 8/10 · 24 September 2007]

Sun Dance-worthy film--reaches the inner ghosts so many of us harbor. Rough screening is as good as anything i've seen on bravo. This drama-thriller has an intellectual appeal and really captures so much of the parts of human nature that are not often openly discussed. It also has some nice touches with special effects, sound, and camera angles, etc., that often aren't seen in a low-budget film. I was very impressed with rough cut screening--everything far exceeded my expectations except perhaps some courtroom scenes that didn't really flow with the rest of the film, but if you can get beyond those, you really discover a meaningful, interesting film.

Not Worth Your Time

[cheezzpanda · 1/10 · 13 July 2012]

This movie was so terrible that if you were to remove all the worst scenes of it and replace them with a fairly realistic script and somewhat decent acting, it would still be just as bad. The plot line was unrealistic, as was the script. The acting was mediocre at the very, very best. At times, I found myself laughing, completely unsure of whether or not it was serious or not. The screenplay made me want, immediately, to stop watching. If this movie was good enough to get into theaters, and the critics saw it, they would give it a much harsher review than this one. I honestly do not understand at all how anyone would be able to sit through this movie, much less like it.

Award Winner

[darit-brown · 10/10 · 30 April 2008]

I was just at the Iowa Independent Film Festival (in Mason City), where this film won the award for "Best Feature". The competition was very tough, so kudos to the film makers.

I was also at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival where it won an "Eddy" award. Great job!

I can't wait until this film gets distributed. I know a lot of other people are also anxious to get their hands on a DVD.

With over 80 speaking parts and 350 extras, mostly from Iowa, this must have been a huge undertaking.

I'm looking forward to the next screening in the film festival circuit.