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The Taking
Some old houses have secrets. Dark secrets that bleed into the very soul of its foundations. For young Isobel and her Grandmother, they discover through the course of one eerie night, that some secrets weren't meant to be unraveled. Isobel, whose seems to have an uncanny bond with whatever spirits inhabit their old mansion, learns that even the very place they call home will do anything to tear their love apart. Some secrets weren't meant to be revealed. Not by little girls. So sweet... so innocent... Little girls don't even know when or where to run. That's what they're counting on. They're coming...and they're taking...
| Release : | 2004 |
| Rating : | 8 |
| Studio : | Kingdom of Light Entertainment, |
| Crew : | Production Design, Camera Operator, |
| Cast : | Blaine Saunders |
| Genre : | Horror |
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Absolutely Brilliant!
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.
The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
"The Taking" is one of the best horror shorts to come out in awhile. It's chilling, with a haunting atmosphere that loomed over everything from beginning to end. It has a few moments that will make you jump and works itself up, so by the end of the movie you feel scared, and chilly from inside out, but emotionally fulfilled. The score is emotionally spellbinding and the cinematography rich and evocative. It's reminiscent of works by Spielberg and Hitchcock. I only wish it was more widely released on the festival circuit...I saw it in Los Angeles at a special screening of Shorts from USC. I look forward to seeing more work from these talented young filmmakers!
This short film really built up a lot of tension in the first few minutes with the simple technique of a little girl counting. As with a lot of low budget shorts, the sound was WAY too loud. But the acting was good and the writing was excellent. The lighting at times was a bit too dark, but always atmospheric. Score was original and of course too loud. Writer and director seem to have made the most out of a small budget. They pulled off a lot of tension without relying heavily on special effects. I know this was a "student" film and with that in mind there was shockingly good production value. I wouldn't be surprised if this team of people (director, writer, lighting, FX, and score) went on to make a great feature. Well worth the fifteen minutes it took to watch.
