Really Surprised!

I'll tell you why so serious

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Brutal, vicious and gets nastier as it goes along thriller. Characters aren't that likable but most of them (not all)don't deserve their fate.This film surprised me as to how well it's done, Jessica Cameron co-wrote, stars and directs for the first time and does well. Intense and over the top and doesn't bear thinking about after, but when it's on it's good and gripping.

I genuinely enjoyed Truth or Dare quite a bit. Yes, it is not a large budget movie and yes, it's not loaded with giant Hollywood stars but that adds to the charm of this movie for me. It's odd saying that this movie charms me considering some of the things that happen. There is some great and twisted gore that I was impressed with. I thought it was well acted well directed and a great story. Personally, I thought Ryan Kiser was fantastic in this and it solidifies that I am now a fan. Support independent horror and check this one out. I feel that there's more passion and creativity in the independent horror than most mainstream lately. And for the people that are bashing the movie and comparing it to other movies that they love just go watch that movie or better yet go make your own movie. If it wasn't for young directors like Jessica Cameron and many others out there that are amazing we would be stuck with nothing but bad remakes of the movies we all watched as a kid.

Full Review is at http://blogandguts.blogspot.com/2014/03/truth-or-dare-review.html ...This movie has won numerous awards at every indie horror film festival it's been shown in. It's somewhere in the high teens, or low 20s right now for awards. And there's a reason why. Within the first 10 minutes, this film establishes the core of the film, and then doesn't let up until the end. But while most horror films stick to the, "more gore less story" ideals, Cameron and Higgins crafted a story that makes you want to care for every character, and stay focused on the torture they're all receiving at the hands of Derik. A big plus! Also, the actors that were assembled for this film is amazeballs. Each person behind the character loves this film, and you can tell in their portrayal. But, Kiser stands out as the breakout star of the film, taking psychotic to another level, and I think he's going to do great in his new film House of Manson, as the titular Charles Manson. I also dug the fact that even though they're all very close friends, they all have their own dark secrets they've hidden deep within from even each other, and Derik chips away at their friendship, as well as their psyche with each truth answered. But, while I was watching Truth Or Dare, another movie came to mind that shared a similar premise, and that was Among Friends. While Truth Or Dare shares some similarities to Danielle Harris's directorial debut, Truth Or Dare refuses to let the audience turn away, and cranks the brutality to 11, through the use of some amazing practical effects, and great make-up by Carrie Mercado. And even though there's a lot of blood, gore, and violence in the film, you can tell Jessica wanted to tell a good story as well, and there's a lot of character development, and well crafted dialog throughout the film, including a few parts where I laughed out loud in the theater. Another great thing about the film's cast is each character is an extension of a core trait, but they are rounded, and fully believable (A thing we touch on in the previous interviews). But what makes the film so twisted, beyond the gore and violence, is what I'm not including in this review. You'll have to see it for yourself...But, at the end of the day, even though I liked it, would I recommend it to others? And that is a yes, and no. Yes, it is a very cool film, and has things that every horror fan would love, but no to anyone under 17. There's a lot of adult content that younger horror fans just wouldn't get, as this movie would/could get a hard R or NC-17 rating in the mainstream. But, that is also your call as a parent to decide what your children see, not mine.Truth Or Dare is a phenomenal directorial debut for Jessica Cameron, and I'm excited to see her future works as well, both in front of the camera, as well as behind. TOD is a violent, gory, monolith of an indie film, but it's also very smart, respecting the fans of the genre. And if you get a chance to see it on the big screen, I highly suggest it!

I will keep this review a spoiler-free as possible, but some amount of divulging will no doubt occur so you've been warned.I first saw Jessica Cameron at the 2013 Fatality Fest in Florida, and heard about her new film 'Truth or Dare.' There was a fund raiser in progress and after meeting her, reading about the film and watching the trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8J7qVONFmE - warning it's a "red band trailer so not safe for kids) I decided to donate. However, I didn't get to see the film as it is still on the festival circuit at that time and still is today.Now, many festivals and dozens of awards later, I was finally able to see this horror film at Immersed in Ink's Tinley Park Tattoo Arts & Horror Festival yesterday (4/19/14). In fact, I ended up seeing several screenings during the day, and it's indeed one of those films that demands multiple viewings if for no other reason to test the endurance of your friends to see when they will cry uncle.I only knew initially that the movie was about a group of friends playing a real game of bloody, gory "truth or dare." The how/why they would do this was a mystery and things quickly click into place.The film is a commentary on our culture's incessant narcissism, celebrity obsession and viral video addiction. These "daredevils" have created a national outcry over their videos purporting to show actual deaths resulting from vicious versions of this game.What transpires is one of the bloodiest, sickest films I've ever seen. The f/x are top notch for a low budget indie. I could almost taste the copper from the blood. The truths reveal the lies we keep from even our closest friends (I definitely will NOT spoil those) and the "dares" get more vicious and brutal from round to round. Throughout there's some decent humor that made myself and many attendees laugh out loud multiple times.If you enjoy sick, twisted horror (such as works by Jimmyo Burril & April "Chainsaw Sally" Burril, Debbie Rochon or the Soska Sisters, Jen & Sylvia) you'll be right at home. If you laugh as flesh is cut and people are brutally wounded, maimed, etc. this film is one to support. Go see it at a film festival, buy it when it's out and give it reviews. Let the big studios know the horror community supports both strong female writers/actresses/directors and boundary-pushing horror/gore.For too long the industry has celebrated male artists while ignoring women (in general and horror specifically). As a horror author who's come to know many of these artists I've referenced, I stand firmly behind the next generation of horror leaders - strong female voices who demand our attention and respect... or else.Is this film for everyone? No. But I'm telling you it's WELL worth the ride. And like any good roller coaster, you'll be a wreck afterward and then ready to go again.***Spoiler warning*** Delving in the game that takes up the majority of the film, I wanted to express my sincere admiration for Jessica Cameron's vision and direction of this brutal film. Others would have pulled back from some of the gore/violence, but she pushed forward into each logical next step.The film opens with the team's most recent episode which involved a variation of Russian roulette that appears to go wrong. Milking the controversy, the "victim" actually goes into hiding for awhile to add to the "reality" that he's really died.What follows from those events, when faced by their #1 one fan/fanatic who desperately wants to join them, they are forced to play the game for real. He knows more about them then they know about each other and delivers brutal punishments for those trying to avoid the truth.Unlike most films, the women are the real standouts here and I was really struck by both Heather Dorff and director Jessica Cameron's characters who are not the cookie cutter women we normally see in horror films. I would NOT want to play this game with either them despite considering them peers and friends. I wouldn't last to round two.While most people will focus on the brutal dares, many of the audience members in the screenings I attended were sickened by the revealed truths. And cleverly, despite being essentially forced at gun point to play to the death, the truths some reveal feed into executing the dares.I liked the realism in the writing. All of the brutal actions, in particular some so spectacularly awful I would never dare to reveal them, were researched for accuracy by Jessica. I also liked the simple attention to detail of the events being film on alternating memory cards and uploaded as the game progressed. Many films skip even the simple reality of things, but this felt natural and "real" in terms of what would be occurring.And the killer constantly checking their "views" and comments of each new scene was both realistic and hilarious. The obsession with "going viral," view counts and viewer comments in today's world is skewered over and over much like the participants.As I disclosed, I am a horror author who calls these folks peers and friends, but I still take a critical eye to all films I watch. In fact, out of respect to my friends, I would honestly say I hold their work to a higher standard than others. Just as I would expect them to comment on my work and drive me to be my best that's who I approach things.I can easily say that this film is a sick one that I love and am proud to have had any part in supporting and promoting. I expect to see a lot more of Jessica, and Heather, in the future and the horror world will be the better and bloodier for that!