I think the film has a bad rap, mainly due to the disappointing end as it's never fully explained is it solely cult activity or is there something mixed with the Devil, mainly as at the end the whole group disappeared in seconds.
I believe the first part was relatively well done the documentary sequence, which seems to be a trend in a lot of found footage such as Hell House LLC and Delivery. They seemed to flesh the story enough in the documentary sequence explaining how the interviewees were linked to the couple. Bryan and Karla's relationship, goals, passions, future hopes for a child and the animosity her father had towards Bryan due to his closed mind opinions, and how he blamed Bryan for their lifestyle even though it was Karla's idea and her eventual disappearance.
Some of the SIGNS crew were relatively ok characters but they fleshed out the most in the credits where they explained past experiences and how they came to SIGNS. None of the characters are outright badly written, however Dennis is really annoying.
I know in paranormal groups and TV they usually have parapsychologist who usually are sceptical and will give non paranormal rationals but he is just plain annoying he comes across as the person who always has to feel he's the smartest person in the room even when he's not, and although the idea of a sceptic is good to ground ideas I think the Devil could have appeared out of the Well in blast of Hellfire and prove his powers Dennis still wouldn't believe.
I think Lynn was a bit naughty it's suggested that the spirits maybe of Mary the first Well victim maybe led her out, maybe by putting in a trance or possessing which ok that might explain but if she was just warned it was bit nasty not to try save her brother and friends.
Overall it's an ok film that with a bit more thought at the end maybe would have greatly improved the overall experience, it's worth a watch of having a sick or lazy duvet day.
I believe the first part was relatively well done the documentary sequence, which seems to be a trend in a lot of found footage such as Hell House LLC and Delivery. They seemed to flesh the story enough in the documentary sequence explaining how the interviewees were linked to the couple. Bryan and Karla's relationship, goals, passions, future hopes for a child and the animosity her father had towards Bryan due to his closed mind opinions, and how he blamed Bryan for their lifestyle even though it was Karla's idea and her eventual disappearance.
Some of the SIGNS crew were relatively ok characters but they fleshed out the most in the credits where they explained past experiences and how they came to SIGNS. None of the characters are outright badly written, however Dennis is really annoying.
I know in paranormal groups and TV they usually have parapsychologist who usually are sceptical and will give non paranormal rationals but he is just plain annoying he comes across as the person who always has to feel he's the smartest person in the room even when he's not, and although the idea of a sceptic is good to ground ideas I think the Devil could have appeared out of the Well in blast of Hellfire and prove his powers Dennis still wouldn't believe.
I think Lynn was a bit naughty it's suggested that the spirits maybe of Mary the first Well victim maybe led her out, maybe by putting in a trance or possessing which ok that might explain but if she was just warned it was bit nasty not to try save her brother and friends.
Overall it's an ok film that with a bit more thought at the end maybe would have greatly improved the overall experience, it's worth a watch of having a sick or lazy duvet day.