ThiefHott Too much of everything

Nonureva Really Surprised!

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

junecleavage8 There's little that's new in the revenge horror genre... but this movie gets extra points from me for its almost entirely female cast.... and for the way it gets you hooked in the central story as the movie goes along. The women here are flawed, angry, deceitful, petty... and the power dynamic feels different from your typical slasher. It's a neat twist on an otherwise well-trodden genre. I thought the acting from the top 3-billed actresses was fine, and they were memorable, which is more than you get from a lot of horror B movies. I liked the revenge storyline. Some of the revenge violence set-pieces felt fresh. There's plenty of cringe-worthy humor, too. At first I showed up for Katherine Barrell (liking her other work), and for horror (a genre I love). I didn't show up for much plot... But I was pleasantly surprised that by about a third of the way through the movie I was suddenly curious to know what happened that fateful evening in the past that led to this smorgasbord of revenge... and what the revenge seekers ultimately wanted from it. The payoff at the end left me thinking about it. Definitely more than I was expecting.

mikemcmurran The Scarehouse is a really fun horror film. It'll make you laugh, squirm, and everything in between. The direction is very well done, especially the choice of shots which really bring out the eeriness of The Scarehouse itself. The acting is also top notch, going above and beyond the standard "slasher flick" acting. Especially Sarah Booth and Kimberly Sue-Murray's performances. My favorite part of the film is the writing. The dialog is quick, witty and again, above and beyond standard "slasher flick" writing. Gavin Michael Booth is definitely one of the directors to watch out for. With films as gnarly as The Scarehouse, I could see a revival of Canuxploitation!

marlooni If my wallet were thicker, I'd have purchased this film instead of renting it, with every intention of watching it over, likely picking up key details to add to my list of things that make The Scarehouse a solid piece of work by director Gavin Michael Booth. Admittedly, I went into the film unsure of what to expect. After all, the reputation of low-budget horror films has been tainted for some time, usually associated with the discount shelves of now-uncommon movie rental stores. With little intention of sounding clichéd, I can honestly say that as soon as the story began to unfold, I was hooked in. Being a horror film, I didn't necessarily enter the narrative in search of believability. But thanks to the well-written motives and actions of each character, I was pleasantly surprised to find a terrifyingly plausible story which tastefully and believably achieves the heavy task of fully enveloping the viewer in each of the cringe-worthy gore scenes.Moreover, I was genuinely impressed by the lead actresses, who left behind most of the typical stereotypes attributed to the women of horror films (save for exceptional beauty), and instead honored the characters with raw and sympathetic interpretations. Most perturbing of all was Sarah Booth, who poured out of the screen with such palpable fury, anger and horror that I found myself fighting an internal struggle between sympathy and disgust toward her character. For me, her acting choices, delivery and chemistry with co-star Kimberly-Sue Murray are among this film's most applaudable features. Adding into the mix the wonderfully integrated original music, seamless editing and Gavin Michael Booth's clearly emotionally invested direction, and the final result is an impressive piece of work that leaves the poor reputation of low-budget horror films in the dust, and does wonders for that of the Canadian independent film industry. If you require further proof that this film is as worth your time as it claims to be, simply take a look at what the PROFESSIONAL critics are saying, not to mention its impressive handful of awards and festival invitations. The Scarehouse showcases the Booth team's creative and unique style that I hope and expect to see more of in the near future!

s-mazoka89 The Scarehouse is a unique film that invites the viewer in with a warm, and happy intro scene with fantastic music that engages a very nostalgic feel. The story revolves around 2 troubled girls who have been wronged by their former Sorority clique, and, using a twisted sense of Justice, and making things right, redeem themselves, and bring a poetic ending to the past that haunts them all.I loved the cinematic style, the music, the sounds design - everything was exciting, and fresh. I saw the film 3 times in theatres and found new things to appreciate each time without becoming bored of seeing the same film.I'm not a fan of horror films - it's tough to even really push The Scarehouse into that category. It's a story of redemption with hot girls and tasteful gore. I really enjoyed this film.