The premise is reasonable but the acting was terrible. The emotions of all the characters was very "canned". I would compare the quality of the acting to that of a middle school play. I hung in there until the end just to see the whole point of the story. It was pretty much a waste of time although luckily I didn't have anything else to do at the time anyway.
27 Reviews
Not as bad as it sounds
grey106623 August 2016
Assuming you've read the other reviews on this page, I'm skipping all the diatribe about that the budget was supposedly $1,000,000. Yes, for that amount of money this should have been much better. However, as a low budget, bare-bones horror film, it really wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. I have certainly seen worse films with better reviews. The story is simple, yet ambitious, and if it fails to live up to that ambition, well...better luck next time.
The editing was iffy, the acting spotty (sometimes decent, sometimes bad), but the location is visually appealing and little things made it somewhat enjoyable to watch, if only once. I won't use spoilers, but the progression of the second-to-main character is actually fairly subtle and interesting. If you watch the beginning and the end you'll see what I mean.
In sum, is this a great film? No. Is it the worst possible film ever made? No. I found it on YouTube and the comments there are much more forgiving, perhaps because they didn't read these reviews first.
The editing was iffy, the acting spotty (sometimes decent, sometimes bad), but the location is visually appealing and little things made it somewhat enjoyable to watch, if only once. I won't use spoilers, but the progression of the second-to-main character is actually fairly subtle and interesting. If you watch the beginning and the end you'll see what I mean.
In sum, is this a great film? No. Is it the worst possible film ever made? No. I found it on YouTube and the comments there are much more forgiving, perhaps because they didn't read these reviews first.
all dump and dumper weekend
trashgang26 August 2016
This is ultra low budget for sure. Just look towards what is happening, it is a must see because this is so bad that you will love it. To give an example, the cover is the most terrifying thing to see.
It's just one big joke, there's no horror, the story itself is unbelievable and the effects if there are any are laughable too because you never see what is happening, yes, off-camera we call it. yes, the red stuff do flies here and there on faces but that doesn't make a horror flick. It takes a while before the girls set-off for a hike and by the conversations they are having and the stupid situations at home you do know immediately what kind of flick you will see. The first encounter with horror is so dull. They are sitting in the woods and after a lazy conversation one of them says, what's that smell. Suddenly all girls do smell it and what does it reveal, rotting flesh laying a bit further, admit it viewers, you would smell it instance and not after 1à minutes of yawning talking.
And so this flick goes on and on, with one girl touching some poisonous leaves while wiping her crouch, yes, you've guessed it, itching fingers and itching crouch, a must see how those girls are handling that.
So weird that this flick didn't bother me at all, and towards the end the possession of the woods comes in with stock footage of a beer. All girls weekend? Guess they are more stupid then dump and dumper.
Gore 0,5/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 0,5/5 Story 0,5/5 Comedy 0/5
It's just one big joke, there's no horror, the story itself is unbelievable and the effects if there are any are laughable too because you never see what is happening, yes, off-camera we call it. yes, the red stuff do flies here and there on faces but that doesn't make a horror flick. It takes a while before the girls set-off for a hike and by the conversations they are having and the stupid situations at home you do know immediately what kind of flick you will see. The first encounter with horror is so dull. They are sitting in the woods and after a lazy conversation one of them says, what's that smell. Suddenly all girls do smell it and what does it reveal, rotting flesh laying a bit further, admit it viewers, you would smell it instance and not after 1à minutes of yawning talking.
And so this flick goes on and on, with one girl touching some poisonous leaves while wiping her crouch, yes, you've guessed it, itching fingers and itching crouch, a must see how those girls are handling that.
So weird that this flick didn't bother me at all, and towards the end the possession of the woods comes in with stock footage of a beer. All girls weekend? Guess they are more stupid then dump and dumper.
Gore 0,5/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 0,5/5 Story 0,5/5 Comedy 0/5
Not watchable
Heef6 August 2016
You know how there is this pretense upon which we call feature length pictures which are important or exceptionally good "films", those that are merely entertaining "movies", and those that are neither "videos"? We need another name for this caliber of picture. Whatever this should be called, it is an example of the worst stuff available in that category. One of the actors is barely intelligible. All of the actors performances are stilted and feel disjointed from sentence to sentence. I don't think one could even watch this ironically. Even with MST3K voice overs you wouldn't be able to enjoy it. There are plenty of examples of better produced content on YouTube which didn't even have budgets, directors, writers, or even actors really.
Whispers and Walking
scythertitus18 December 2018
This movie has very little to it, there are just some women in some woods walking around and sometimes talking, then sometimes there are some creepy whispers. That is actually it.
Sometimes you have so little budget that you have to cut corners, but this film takes it way too far. You can do so much more, just have good characters and interesting dialogue. Instead this is just a boring slog that does very little to entertain you.
Overall I wouldn't bother with this one, there is nearly nothing going on and it's not even like the film tries to sell itself with skin or gore as both are sparse here too. No good.
Sometimes you have so little budget that you have to cut corners, but this film takes it way too far. You can do so much more, just have good characters and interesting dialogue. Instead this is just a boring slog that does very little to entertain you.
Overall I wouldn't bother with this one, there is nearly nothing going on and it's not even like the film tries to sell itself with skin or gore as both are sparse here too. No good.
Average modern-day slasher.
KittyKelly197612 July 2016
This film is not as great as it wants to be, but is still a cool little survival/slasher with some pretty good kill scenes in it.
I'm not going to bore everyone with a long-winded review (like I am sometimes accustomed to doing), because the premise for the film is simple, the film itself is also very simple, and laid out for you from the beginning.
Most of the girls do a pretty good (and relatively convincing) job here, and if you've got an hour to spare, this film should make you smile if you're a fan of the genre.
Direction-wise, the film delivers what it is supposed to, and there are some nice cinematography shots of the beautiful surrounding wilderness to take in (sometimes these are REALLY nice, and I wish there were more longer shots to take it all in).
I'm not going to bore everyone with a long-winded review (like I am sometimes accustomed to doing), because the premise for the film is simple, the film itself is also very simple, and laid out for you from the beginning.
Most of the girls do a pretty good (and relatively convincing) job here, and if you've got an hour to spare, this film should make you smile if you're a fan of the genre.
Direction-wise, the film delivers what it is supposed to, and there are some nice cinematography shots of the beautiful surrounding wilderness to take in (sometimes these are REALLY nice, and I wish there were more longer shots to take it all in).
Irredeemably awful
user-575-90964023 September 2016
A solid contender for a spot in the top 10 worst movies I've ever seen - and I watch a lot of low-budget indie productions, particularly in the horror genre.
Combining the worst of a Blair Witch vibe with wooden acting and an utterly banal script and characters so paper-thin it's surprising they can stand, "All Girls Weekend" makes The Human Centipede look like it deserves an Oscar in comparison.
I saw in another review, this movie allegedly had a $1million budget - I find that hard to believe. I don't know, but if it's true it was a staggering waste of money and I can't fathom what they even spent it on.
The set is a small section of woods outdoors, save a couple of brief shots right at the start in a hotel room and a room in an abandoned building later on. The lighting, effects and production quality are all at a level you'd expect from a shoestring budget amateur production.
The plot is threadbare and what little is there doesn't make sense. Without putting in any spoilers (not that you could "spoil" this awful movie for anyone) - at one point there's a bit where there's a shot of a bear that is possibly stock footage, seeing as you don't see it in a shot with any of the cast.
Please don't waste your time with this. It was horrific, but not horror. I don't know what else to say.
Combining the worst of a Blair Witch vibe with wooden acting and an utterly banal script and characters so paper-thin it's surprising they can stand, "All Girls Weekend" makes The Human Centipede look like it deserves an Oscar in comparison.
I saw in another review, this movie allegedly had a $1million budget - I find that hard to believe. I don't know, but if it's true it was a staggering waste of money and I can't fathom what they even spent it on.
The set is a small section of woods outdoors, save a couple of brief shots right at the start in a hotel room and a room in an abandoned building later on. The lighting, effects and production quality are all at a level you'd expect from a shoestring budget amateur production.
The plot is threadbare and what little is there doesn't make sense. Without putting in any spoilers (not that you could "spoil" this awful movie for anyone) - at one point there's a bit where there's a shot of a bear that is possibly stock footage, seeing as you don't see it in a shot with any of the cast.
Please don't waste your time with this. It was horrific, but not horror. I don't know what else to say.
One of the best indie horror movies I've seen in a while.
lsimonesq8 April 2017
I watch a lot of indie movies, and a lot of them horror. I saw some reviews on here, and I realize that these "critics" obviously do not so I had to chime in. One guy is comparing it to "Twilight" Really? Twilight was made for hundreds of millions of dollars, so how can you possibly compare it to that? This is an indie movie, and if you watch more than just a couple you know how painful sometimes they are to watch. This was not painful at all. Acting is pretty good and the story is strong and deliberate. It has a couple of twists I wasn't expecting. The setting is beautiful and, hey, it even has a bear! My only pet peeve is that I wouldn't call this horror. I would say it's more of a thriller, but I know that film distributors these days do marketing campaigns that are very deceptive. Don't be fooled by the poster, because nothing like that remotely happens.
A decent slasher
mike617043 August 2016
Low budget, all girl slasher. The plot is already laid out in the beginning so no confusing story-line to follow. No flashbacks just right to the point. The actresses in the movie do a pretty convincing role. There really isn't any chemistry between them but they all seem to have some good acting skills. Direction was decent, there are few scenes that were really enjoyable to watch. No shaky camera, no extreme closeups, I would give the director a thumbs up for sure. Reminds me of a low budget 80's slasher film. Most people reviewing these low budget horror movies must not have been fans of the genre. People have to realize what they are watching and if its not in the class of movies they enjoy, just don't watch it and post a 1 star rating. I have actually never rated any movie in my life a 1 star. I have seen way better movies, and I have seen way worse, but it defiantly deserves at 3.5 to 4 stars solid. What I really liked about this movie and deserves more than 2 stars is the use of practical effects. Practical effects add more of a realism to the movie and of course looks way better. Too many times have I watched a modern horror movie with digital blood and I just down right sucks and looks so bad. So props for practical effects and I hope more directors and special effects people move far away from digital effects for horror movies. Overall a good movie for someone that enjoys low budget 80's style slasher films. 4 stars for me!
Shockingly bad.
ru_thaker5 April 2020
Anything Goes. As Long As It Goes Slow
bemyfriend-401841 May 2021
Slow. Ass-pulled storyline. Tedious. Annoying. Gets three stars because for a while, it was "what will happen next?" Then, I stopped caring what would happen next, because I didn't like any of the characters. Also the villain was some supernatural force, which did things; but had no discernable manifestation. So, anything could happen, and still fit into this anything-goes storyline. Seen on Tubi, the free streaming site.
5/10 because it's smack in the middle
jamesalmos26 April 2018
Obviously the 9 and 10 reviews here are from cast/crew/friends/etc. Might be one from a real person, but it's unlikely.
This is yet another entry in the perennial "attractive young people go somewhere off the beaten path and encounter a deadly threat" trope set.
If you're a horror fan at heart, that's not so bothersome. It's been done a million times, but that doesn't change the fact that this is the same basic premise for many films that we now term classics.
Original, this is not. But that doesn't make it inherently bad.
In terms of executing that basic plot structure, this film strikes me as standing out for no other reason than it doesn't stand out at all. It's entirely middle-of-the-road from start to finish. The script, the acting, the effects, the sound, you name it: none of it is particularly bad nor particularly good.
It all pans out to be exactly mediocre.
Though, on a personal note, gotta say I'm a fan of Katie Carpenter.
This is yet another entry in the perennial "attractive young people go somewhere off the beaten path and encounter a deadly threat" trope set.
If you're a horror fan at heart, that's not so bothersome. It's been done a million times, but that doesn't change the fact that this is the same basic premise for many films that we now term classics.
Original, this is not. But that doesn't make it inherently bad.
In terms of executing that basic plot structure, this film strikes me as standing out for no other reason than it doesn't stand out at all. It's entirely middle-of-the-road from start to finish. The script, the acting, the effects, the sound, you name it: none of it is particularly bad nor particularly good.
It all pans out to be exactly mediocre.
Though, on a personal note, gotta say I'm a fan of Katie Carpenter.
An extremely Forgettable Fiasco That Fails to Deliver Any Weekend Fun.
cottonlee-906052 February 2024
All Girls Weekend is a disaster that stumbles through a poorly crafted storyline with cringe worthy dialogue. The film's attempt at suspense falls flat, leaving audiences more perplexed than thrilled. Lackluster performances and awkward character dynamics further contribute to the tedious mishmash of clichés and uninspiring scares that leaves viewers yearning for a better movie choice. The cinematography is forgettable at best, failing to capture any essence of the supposed 'weekend getaway.' With a predictable plot and unconvincing scares, this movie is a regrettable choice for anyone seeking a remotely enjoyable cinematic experience.
Merely A tedious mishmash of clichés and uninspiring scares that leaves viewers yearning for a better movie choice.
Merely A tedious mishmash of clichés and uninspiring scares that leaves viewers yearning for a better movie choice.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
Wuchakk6 August 2020
Five young women take a hike in the woods in northern Georgia during the mild winter. They face mysterious injuries and worse. Why?
"All Girls Weekend" (2016) is a low-budget indie adventure/horror that combines elements of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999), "The Edge" (1997) and "The Woods" (2006). It's not great like "The Edge" but it's about on par with the other two despite its low-rent status.
The acting is shaky at first, but the no-name cast rises to the challenge. None of the women are babelicious, but they're a'right with Gem (GiGi Calero) and Dani (Katie Carpenter) kinda fetching. Nancy (Jamie Bernadette) is a little reminiscent of Ensign Ro from TNG, albeit with three-times the attitude. Fortunately, she becomes more human as the story progresses.
The sylvan fall/winter locations are gorgeous, especially the early overhead shot and the Boerum Mill ruins; meanwhile the score is proficient. One critic complained about the supposedly amateurish editing (e.g. the camera turns to an actor, pauses; she talks. Then cuts to the next actor, pauses; and she talks). Actually, everything flowed well as far as this goes; editing is only an issue when it annoyingly calls attention to itself.
There's more to the story than first meets the eye; good job on this front. Whether or not you like the movie depends on if you appreciate lost-in-the-woods type stories. I do and enjoyed quite a bit of it, but some parts are kinda dull or unpalatable and the movie needed the presence of a standout actress to draw the viewer's attention.
The film runs 1 hour, 25 minutes, and was shot in northern Georgia (Cumming, Marietta, Buford, East Point & Atlanta).
GRADE: C
"All Girls Weekend" (2016) is a low-budget indie adventure/horror that combines elements of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999), "The Edge" (1997) and "The Woods" (2006). It's not great like "The Edge" but it's about on par with the other two despite its low-rent status.
The acting is shaky at first, but the no-name cast rises to the challenge. None of the women are babelicious, but they're a'right with Gem (GiGi Calero) and Dani (Katie Carpenter) kinda fetching. Nancy (Jamie Bernadette) is a little reminiscent of Ensign Ro from TNG, albeit with three-times the attitude. Fortunately, she becomes more human as the story progresses.
The sylvan fall/winter locations are gorgeous, especially the early overhead shot and the Boerum Mill ruins; meanwhile the score is proficient. One critic complained about the supposedly amateurish editing (e.g. the camera turns to an actor, pauses; she talks. Then cuts to the next actor, pauses; and she talks). Actually, everything flowed well as far as this goes; editing is only an issue when it annoyingly calls attention to itself.
There's more to the story than first meets the eye; good job on this front. Whether or not you like the movie depends on if you appreciate lost-in-the-woods type stories. I do and enjoyed quite a bit of it, but some parts are kinda dull or unpalatable and the movie needed the presence of a standout actress to draw the viewer's attention.
The film runs 1 hour, 25 minutes, and was shot in northern Georgia (Cumming, Marietta, Buford, East Point & Atlanta).
GRADE: C
A really enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half
alliedrealtyinc12 April 2017
I met the director at an event, and she asked me to watch the film on Amazon Prime and write a review to undo so many trolls on here. After reading the reviews on this page, I see exactly what she means. People who enjoy the film just watch it, and people who have nothing better to do with their time, feel the need to trash other people's hard work. For starters, this is a low-budget, independent film and should be compared to other similar projects. I feel sometimes like there should be a separate section for independent films on these film websites so people can know the difference. I watch films for their story. When I saw that it was about 5 women in the woods, I rolled my eyes thinking I've seen this before a million times. But I was pleasantly surprised, that it was a very different film. It's not some guy with a machete, it's something very unique and I really appreciated that. There's very little that hasn't been done in horror. I also really enjoyed the acting, which is not always the case in these lower budget films. It reminded me a little of The Descent, with the all-female cast, but obviously on a much lower budget.
Fun /movie
jakewills-7600811 March 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by this film. It is enjoyable and I was curious as to how it was going to end. The lead playing Nancy did an outstanding job carrying the film throughout. The locations are pretty and added to the mystery. It was a fun movie to watch and I would recommend it to anyone.
Duped
elliemayes-9160722 September 2021
I'm not even gonna lie. I started following the director on Face Book. Thought I'd support females in the biz. She pumped up this film with all the "awards" and where it was released I got all excited when it popped up on Prime. After 10 minutes I thought it must be a different film. It's beyond amateurish. Flat angles, lighting, just all bad. Dumb script. Literally makes no sense. No cohesion. It's as if they're written over night.
From the looks of reviews on this film and others, the director is either delusional or just a complete fraud. I get having dreams and trying to sell yourself in Hollywood, but I'd be embarrassed to have my name attached to this one. Definitely wouldn't be bragging and giving myself a pat on the back for how quickly I write scripts and pump out films if this is the result.
From the looks of reviews on this film and others, the director is either delusional or just a complete fraud. I get having dreams and trying to sell yourself in Hollywood, but I'd be embarrassed to have my name attached to this one. Definitely wouldn't be bragging and giving myself a pat on the back for how quickly I write scripts and pump out films if this is the result.
Good flick if you adjust your expectations
dreamhomesinv-4200027 September 2016
First, I wish that film distributors would stop doing artwork that doesn't match anything that remotely happens in the film. Also, please don't do trailers that show all the good parts of the film. That being said, I really enjoyed this film. It was a fun, low-budget adventure with some horrific aspects to it, but it's not a gore fest or a big jump scare fest. It has a fun story with a supernatural twist to it, but the part that I enjoyed the most was the adventure part of it. I got lost in the grand canyon, so to me, that is a scary situation regardless of anything supernatural. Acting is a lot better than other low budget films I watch, and there were some funny parts to it. I really enjoyed the views, especially the scenes in the snow. If you're not expecting a high budget, Hollywood gore-fest, you will enjoy it too.
Stick with it.
parry_na18 July 2020
Three girls, all as daft as each other, invite the sardonic, permanently bored Nancy to accompany them on a camping trip. Nancy brings with her sensible Annie (Sharron Calvin) - who nevertheless manages to trip and injure herself - and off they go.
The performances occasionally lapse into wide-eyed, over gesturing drama-school gurning, but the characters they are playing are often ditzy - essential for horror films. They even remember to exclaim designer reactions like 'eewww' and 'er, hello' when they see something gross half covered by leaves. After a while of tramping through woods, they find, Blair Witch-style, that they appear to be travelling in circles. Other things happen, few of them terribly frightening - although some of them will make you wince - despite the effectively ominous rumblings of the soundtrack.
As they become further entrenched in the wilderness, seemingly at the behest of a vengeful spirit, it is difficult not to become concerned for them and their ever-worsening plight. The locations are terrific and the cinematography is beautiful, and for an independent project, the effects are decent and show a commendable restraint. Stick with it - 'Dark Mountain' turns out to be a decent horror experience.
The performances occasionally lapse into wide-eyed, over gesturing drama-school gurning, but the characters they are playing are often ditzy - essential for horror films. They even remember to exclaim designer reactions like 'eewww' and 'er, hello' when they see something gross half covered by leaves. After a while of tramping through woods, they find, Blair Witch-style, that they appear to be travelling in circles. Other things happen, few of them terribly frightening - although some of them will make you wince - despite the effectively ominous rumblings of the soundtrack.
As they become further entrenched in the wilderness, seemingly at the behest of a vengeful spirit, it is difficult not to become concerned for them and their ever-worsening plight. The locations are terrific and the cinematography is beautiful, and for an independent project, the effects are decent and show a commendable restraint. Stick with it - 'Dark Mountain' turns out to be a decent horror experience.
Good Flick
sarahchone10 April 2017
Spent the weekend with my boyfriend watching this the other day and we loved it. It's not exactly a horror movie per say but more of thriller/adventure. We always were wondering how the scenes and deaths would pan out and the ending surprised us when it was revealed. The ladies did a great job acting played off each other really good. It's good to see independent movies that are creative and tell fun stories!
The Descent meets The Blair Witch Project.
rainoffireproductions2 March 2018
Really liked the photography, the location, and general concept of this film. The acting was very good too. If 'The Descent' and 'The Blair Witch Project' had a child, 'All Girl's Weekend' would be it. Very enjoyable through!
Trying to undo some of the haters
adams-815977 June 2017
There are so many trolls on the internet these days. I almost didn't watch this film based on some bad reviews on here, but I'm glad that I gave it a shot anyway. It's like people want an independent low-budget film to look like a Hollywood film. You know what I think is a waste of my time and money? Watching "The Transformer" sequels made for hundreds of millions of dollars and still being completely bored or uninterested. This is a low budget film, which delivers what it's supposed to do - no more, no less. I was actually a lot more entertained than watching "Transformer: Age of Extinction" and I actually cared a lot more about the characters and what happened to them in this low budget flick. I was engaged the whole time, and I especially liked the twist at the end. So while I know this is not Oscar caliber or anything, I will definitely recommend it to people who just want to watch a fun film for an hour and a half. So much better than most films out there.
enjoyable!
brandonwitherson-2922218 March 2017
Enjoyable movie from beginning to end. Cool to see how things end up and I didn't expect the ending. Beautiful scenery in the woods and the ruins.
I would like to see a sequel for sure! I would like to see more of these adventures in the woods in a another perspective.
I would like to see a sequel for sure! I would like to see more of these adventures in the woods in a another perspective.
Jamie is awesome!
Suzie_Canes18 July 2016
This film is a "girls weekend" version of The Blair Witch Project. It was a great film that played with your mind and left you in suspense until the end!
I love Indie movies and this film did not disappoint.
I also loved watching Jamie! She did a great job playing a total bad ass chick. I've watched her play other roles, and I love seeing her diversity across different genres and characters.
Looking forward to seeing more films from this director and really excited to see Jaime in the upcoming film, Smothered By Mothers!
Kudos to everyone.
I love Indie movies and this film did not disappoint.
I also loved watching Jamie! She did a great job playing a total bad ass chick. I've watched her play other roles, and I love seeing her diversity across different genres and characters.
Looking forward to seeing more films from this director and really excited to see Jaime in the upcoming film, Smothered By Mothers!
Kudos to everyone.
Fun flick
journeytokilimanjaro26 July 2017
I didn't have any expectations from this film other than it was supposed to be a way to pass the time. I actually really enjoyed it.
It has a couple of good twists. Acting is good, the story is engaging, and the scenery is very pretty to look at.
I just watched "The Discovery" right before this, and despite its obvious Hollywood stars line up and higher budget, I liked this way more and was actually into the story. In The Discovery, I tuned out after the first half hour.
So for an independent film made with a low budget, this was a much better way to spend my time. I definitely recommend it to others.
It has a couple of good twists. Acting is good, the story is engaging, and the scenery is very pretty to look at.
I just watched "The Discovery" right before this, and despite its obvious Hollywood stars line up and higher budget, I liked this way more and was actually into the story. In The Discovery, I tuned out after the first half hour.
So for an independent film made with a low budget, this was a much better way to spend my time. I definitely recommend it to others.
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