It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Normally I'd avoid sharing a review of such an insipid, rather tedious offering: but in view of the wildly differing viewpoints here (all positive quite likely, as already surmised elsewhere, by those somehow connected to this production), since if, ah, tolerated with the right 'in the know' watch, this one can somehow be, ah, sorta intriguing - sort of - a (tiny) bit ... for this is story of a girl whose mother mysteriously died (no plot spoiler here=see film to know how), directed by the mother who cast (it's in the credits) her own daughter as the 'girl' seeking the truth of ...well, check the title, telling us right upfront what to expect!Which, so besides casting and coming up with this story, that mother director also (co) wrote the screenplay, produced and .. well: suffice to say, you soon realise that this is somehow some sort of family affair - which is the film's plotline too: (although, note: first (co?) director credit given in opening sequence, goes to an Arlo Malarone ... ) Said daughter, lead role actress, also composed several of tunes hereto e.g. including both over the end credits in which the last lyrics include 'What you think is true .. isn't + how could you favour this involute crime', so in case you unsure what's it all about, surely confirms all that gone before; plus it was further - just coincidentally - also produced by director's 'spouse' too - meaning, presumably the - real - (step?) father of the said lead actress, who in the film ... ahh, I nearly give away too much. Ohh, what could it all mean? So that, when you know this, it's a rather odd storyline plot to be so presented by such mother-daughter pair.The problem is, in travailing through this dull palette (mostly almost only sepia toned, except for when daughter first full shot of, for a splash of sumptuous - lipsticked, at least - colour), the directorial tedium (ineptness? Too harsh! But 'wake up' indeed!) seeps out with rather far too may turgid talking heads exposition longueurs (father with daughter, daughter with faux boyfriend, father figure (lecherous undertaker?! I gave up trying to link them) with local baddy ....): but if to persevere, then you can enjoy spotting the director, having cast (it's in the credits) herself as local 'rest home' institution doctor (Rockwell), in which, you can further ponder the almost unfathomableness written by the director of the oddly 'are they there or are they not' appearances of the 'lost' uncle - E. Furlong's really only scene, emoting far too over the top - and even Olli Stone's documentary maker son, Sean, as 'man with fedora hat' role. (His purpose role? Guardian angel, perhaps: although probably cameo role in thanks for the catering / home use? Both as given in the credits - again - anyway.) Also you can enjoy veteran actor Savage's Dad's attempt to give his character gravitas: have a drink every time he purses his hands to his lips (in prayer, no one will catch this one?) Plus, in the 'so, what's that got to do much with the plot'? interminable funeral parlour locations (morbid delight, Ms. Engle?), giving, ah, rise to other oddity roles like the family Johansson played by presumably the reality related 'Girards', along with - was it as their daughter? (I really gave up trying to follow) - a Rosilyn Kazanjian as one of two credited 'embalmed bodies' (yep: as noted in the credits! - another is also credited as one of many (many) production assistants, too): even as far as characters named 'Namath' and 'Cranium' (who? Latter, played by Raw Leiba = again: who?)There's likely more: but I couldn't be bothered to watch it through again to check (e.g. what's with the 'startling' blue teddy bear poster ...?): but you might somehow tolerate it if you knew such nepotism like intricacies in advance: so as to, I could still advise, stick with 'til its denouement section as a - although admittedly rather feeble - still shock reveal finally arrives, so that even if, as one other reviewer noticed, it's not really a horror, despite the come on box that my DVD came in which shows a creepy adult menacingly behind an innocent looking child, but which is, in effect, not only a red herring, but a con to the plot presented by Ms. Engle. In short; atrocious!N.B. To really challenge your familial appreciation, I would recommend to fun double bill it with another crass family affair effort: Caspar van Dien's 'Sleeping Beauty'!

I was recommended by a good friend to watch this film, Awakened was very good and lasted long. Me and my wife enjoyed most of the movie. There were a lot of things that we missed so I had to rewind and replay some scenes in order to understand such complex story. The people behind this movie were quite clever in the way they made things unfold.The creators (Supernova media) of this film should make more movies and get there name out there. I like what they did with this film, and I think they did an excellent job at telling a beautiful story through a dark perspective. I also have to point out how well the music went with the scenes I love the emotion brought into the screen. It was very beautiful movie.

For a film not made by a triple A studio, I'm surprised at the list of known actors in this movie's roster. I'm a huge star trek fan, And when I saw Edward Furlong on the list I had to check this film out. I'll be honest I'm not a big fan of these kind of movies but I will admit its not as bad as the comments make it seem. The editing most definitely could've been better but the acting compensated for all these small technical differences. The story was great, I actually thought it would lack in certain areas like the comments stated, I totally disagree with that. Without spoiling anything the ending wasn't what I thought I'd be it completely threw me off, Samantha definitely deserved much more answers. I still enjoyed the movie overall and I hope others will too.

This movie is comically bad. Terrible script, awful acting and annoying score. Some day it will be a drinking game of movie clichés. I wondered who would actually put up the money for this rubbish and hire these actors. Then I did a little online research and everything made sense. The "director" and "writer" is the lead actress Julianne Michelle's mom. Neither has the qualifications for it. This mother-daughter duo is relentless in promoting themselves by over stating their qualifications, giving super pretentious interviews (Julianne claims she did Wall Street as a "favor" to Oliver Stone), and slapping on award claims from some 3rd rate film festival. Just take a look at those 10/10 ratings. 100% must be from family and friends who are nodding along as if they received a really crap piece of drawing from a child but still has to smile and say good job.