Territory (2013) User Reviews

Territory: Great idea marred by a minimal budget

[Platypuschow · 6/10 · 20 November 2017]

Territory is so obscure and has such little exposure that I'm the only person at time of writing to have seen this on IMDb. No ratings, no reviews, nothing.

This British horror tells the story of a multiple car collision in the middle of nowhere at night time. As the group check on each other it becomes apparent that they aren't alone in the night as they begin to get picked off.

The idea is fantastic and I've never seen anything like it. Sadly the lack of budget shows, the cinematography is damaged and the cgi is really quite poor.

It's sad to see as this had unlimited potential, it's a testament to what can be done in spite of a small budget but how certain types of films need more to achieve greatness.

Entertaining little horror full of good ideas and still well worth anyone's time despite its flaws.

The Good:

Very original

Tense & fairly well made

Outstanding considering the budget

The Bad:

Tad dark

SFX aren't great

Loses steam

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

One day characters will decide to do things as a group instead of getting picked off because they went off alone

Where oh where has my little dog gone?

[dafuror · 6 July 2018]

People find themselves on a deserted piece of road. Multi-car crack-up. Unfortunately none of the characters is either developed or attractive so there is no sense of identification to involve the viewer in their story. The music soundtrack only serves to be annoying. These people are quite apparently in England. How far can they all be from somewhere? Then, it's the past the middle of the night. One couple are coming back from a play- it's gotta be late. Daylight in just a few hours. Play cards? Take a nap. FOUR cars already there, seems highly likely another car will be along any minute. And then, of course... who cares about any of this? At least there isn't a cute little dog.

Low cost, low grade, Indi shocker!

[RatedVforVinny · 3/10 · 12 January 2020]

Sometimes a low budgeted affair can be most rewarding and with a rough gritty feel, that polished movies (with heaps of money) can't replicate. Unfortunately 'Territory' is not one of these and actually the special effects, together with a promising opening scene are rather good. All of this is ruined by the cast and coupled with some pretty awful (shocking) acting. The ending to is quite desperate and most unsatisfactory.

I feel shame!!!

[gillpiggott · 1/10 · 18 July 2019]

I do actually feel ashamed that I watched to the end. The idea and 'creatures' weren't that bad but, oh the 'acting' was awful along with the script. How do these films get the okay and who okays them? Honestly give this a miss and don't feel the shame.

We need to see the creature/s

[nomorefog · 20 August 2018]

I found this on You Tube, and after the initial watch thought it had some very good ideas. Unfortunately, none of them were sufficiently well developed. Night of the Living Dead it certainly isn't but I did detect certain similarities in theme and story, which I won't reveal here.

A major drawback is that at least the print/version that was available to me, the creatures can hardly be seen, as the film is set during the night and it's so bloody dark. So viewer frustration is high. It may have worked in Alien, but here I guess without the budget of Ridley Scott, the creatures make terrible noises that are scary, but we simply cannot see what they look like, even by the conclusion of the film.

I thought in the You Tube description that Territory was as Australian film, but most of the actors have English accents. It's set on a deserted highway at night and there are many shots, that, if you can see them properly, indicate that the area is very remote and unlike any place you might find in England.

There's plenty of action and gore, but if the characters were more sympathetic, and the plot a little more coherent it would be a lot better. As it stands Territory is a good idea for a film, and has some suspenseful moments. It just doesn't go anywhere much up to the wordy conclusion.

A generous 6 out of 10.