Termite: The Walls Have Eyes (2011) User Reviews

Wow (and I don't mean that in a good way)

[Seth_Rogue_One · 2/10 · 24 September 2014]

This was one bad movie, the only reason I rated it 2 instead of 1 is because I laughed out loud a couple times (for all the wrong reasons).

Where do I begin? Well first off the movie especially in the beginning has very much of a porn-feel to it and all the females in the movie except for the lead more or less acts like they belong in a pornmovie with tons of sexual innuendos thrown right and left, some directed at underaged models (classy).

I really did thing there was gonna be a lesbian threesome or foursome at a couple points into the movie.

But nothing like that actually takes place, instead we get a lot of footage of young women in their underwear up close and personal (remember this is still not a porn movie).

The actual movie though is suppose to be like a art-house psychological thriller I think but yeah it fails miserably at being that.

It's just bad, occasionally laughably bad but those moments are rare so I wouldn't recommend watching it for those reasons either.

I guess the director thought that he could make the movie less crappy by adding stupid effects here and there and occasionally going black and white and chopping the vid up like crazy at random moments, but yeah it didn't really work.

Skip this movie.

Termite brings chills to my spine

[sally-231-843161 · 8/10 · 5 December 2011]

I've followed John Walcutt's career since watching him in Jag episodes. I was also lucky enough to watch Niky's Birthday Camera about 5 years ago at an Independent festival in Bend, OR. I expected great things from Termite. It did not disappoint. Walcutt's techniques continue to impress. Termite brought me suspense, laughter, surprise, and the desire to watch again for things I might have missed the first time. I recommend this movie to anyone wishing to see something other than the "ordinary" movie at local theaters across the nation. This should have anyone on the edge of their seat. Too Nice Guys make a perfect team. Keep up the mystery and intrigue. John, I will watch everything you make.

A great call back to classic psychological thrillers

[AlVal989900 · 10/10 · 24 January 2022]

With classic horror movie angles, suspenseful music that pulls you into the terror, and captivating performance by the mesmerizing ensemble cast led by a truly special Jennie Marie Pacelli, Termite the Walls Have Eyes is a love letter to 70s and 80s horror cinema.

Beautiful cinematography and authentic performances make this film a pleasurable experience. The cinematography creates a sense of dread and isolation that aids in the surreal nature of the story. The camera work is nicely varied and stylized. Everyone framed just look their best and give their best performances. Jennie Marie Pacelli, who plays Airy Splendor, gives such an endearing and honest performance that you can't help but get behind her. That is true of all the characters in this film. At only an hour and fifteen minutes, you get to know and feel for everyone, and that's due to the writing and direction from John Walcutt (who turns out a spooky, yet comical, performance himself).

It's hard to write a script and even harder to make a film, it's a miracle they're made, but the efforts in Termite just seem effortless, and that's a sign of true talent. The story relies on its array of colorful characters in a story that's not typically structured by the Hollywood standard, and it's in this space that Termite succeeds where others don't.

The film leaves you wondering what is going to happen, who or what the main threat is, and mixes in a nice share of red herrings to keep you invested and an active participant in the mystery.

This is a genre film with its own identity, sending mad cult classic midnight showing vibes. It's no secret this is an indie film with a modest budget, but it adds to the film's charm and pays homage to films like the Evil Dead and Halloween. With all the absolute garbage released today, it's a breath of fresh air to see something as creative, fun and at times genuinely suspenseful. This is a self aware work of art made by and for people who love movies.