Creepy, not scary.
Death Whisperer is a supernatural horror movie that, unfortunately, falls under the creepy but not scary category. It's medium-paced because of the uneven pacing and has a predictable, inconclusive ending that I assume will be perfected in the second movie. The storyline has the potential to be great if not for the lack of depth and development. Therefore, you have to watch this without the expectation of watching an impeccably written, frightening story.
The movie is creepy for so many reasons. They're not shy with the blood and showing us organs. There are a lot of disgusting scenes, so make sure you're not eating while watching the movie. If you can, watch it on an empty stomach. I made the wrong decision of watching it post-meal, and I gagged on a scene that involved a tooth. The sound effects were vivid in these disgusting scenes and often made my skin crawl, such as the thick, slimy sound of vomited blood on the truck scene.
The actors and actresses did well and knew how to bring characters alive. The camerawork and cinematography are good. I was impressed by the scene at the cornfield. The camera work is superb in that particular scene. It doesn't have a soundtrack, so there's nothing much to be said about it.
Although I don't categorise this as a scary movie, there are times when things get chilly. It happens during build-ups. The build-up scenes are full of tension and suspense. However, when we reach the scene where the evil spirit shows its form, it falls short and disappointing. 'That's it?' was my reaction most of the time. It feels anti-climactic. Even the climax wasn't climactic. I blame it on scenes being predictable. I predicted many things that came true, and it lessened my watching experience. I get bored at times. At a point, I just wanted to get it over with.
Also, the ghost design and visual effects aren't terrifying or impactful. They're just disgusting. It's not terrible, but I feel like for a movie that knows how to build suspense, they could pour more effort into making the scene with the ghosts scarier. Possessed Yam is more spine-chilling than actually looking at what possessed her. Kudos to the actress who played Yam! She's a great actress.
Overall, Death Whisperer was an okay but unsatisfying watch. It's not a must-watch horror movie. However, it's decent enough for you to watch it. If you get scared easily, you'll enjoy this movie. However, if you are a thrill-seeker or used to watching horror movies like me, there's a high chance you won't find this movie entertaining or satisfying. Just watch it as a filler movie.
The movie is creepy for so many reasons. They're not shy with the blood and showing us organs. There are a lot of disgusting scenes, so make sure you're not eating while watching the movie. If you can, watch it on an empty stomach. I made the wrong decision of watching it post-meal, and I gagged on a scene that involved a tooth. The sound effects were vivid in these disgusting scenes and often made my skin crawl, such as the thick, slimy sound of vomited blood on the truck scene.
The actors and actresses did well and knew how to bring characters alive. The camerawork and cinematography are good. I was impressed by the scene at the cornfield. The camera work is superb in that particular scene. It doesn't have a soundtrack, so there's nothing much to be said about it.
Although I don't categorise this as a scary movie, there are times when things get chilly. It happens during build-ups. The build-up scenes are full of tension and suspense. However, when we reach the scene where the evil spirit shows its form, it falls short and disappointing. 'That's it?' was my reaction most of the time. It feels anti-climactic. Even the climax wasn't climactic. I blame it on scenes being predictable. I predicted many things that came true, and it lessened my watching experience. I get bored at times. At a point, I just wanted to get it over with.
Also, the ghost design and visual effects aren't terrifying or impactful. They're just disgusting. It's not terrible, but I feel like for a movie that knows how to build suspense, they could pour more effort into making the scene with the ghosts scarier. Possessed Yam is more spine-chilling than actually looking at what possessed her. Kudos to the actress who played Yam! She's a great actress.
Overall, Death Whisperer was an okay but unsatisfying watch. It's not a must-watch horror movie. However, it's decent enough for you to watch it. If you get scared easily, you'll enjoy this movie. However, if you are a thrill-seeker or used to watching horror movies like me, there's a high chance you won't find this movie entertaining or satisfying. Just watch it as a filler movie.
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