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A Disappointing Continuation

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Build and release thriller that caught me off guard.Strong acting from cast of unknowns, at least the leads - supporting characters weak.Photography of beautiful landscapes was risky for thriller, but it worked - like "The Shining" but more scenery.Script was overwritten at moments but the story was strong.It claims to be low-budget, but there were aerial shots and coyotes and a polished look.Slow pace, especially in beginning, but it all builds evenly to a frantic ending.The music was eerie - acoustic with digital effects that worked for many scenes.The subject matter was unsettling at times, my lady-friend squirmed at some points, but was not over the top.For a "thriller" it wasn't really very scary - it was more creepy and disturbing, reminding me of a 1960s suspense film but with real violence.Recommended for cold, depressing nights or rainy afternoons.

This film is so saturated with bad acting, cheesy attempts at tension building, crap music, and almost no plot. If you have to watch this film, watch the last 15 minutes. The rest of the movie is a very long horrible attempt at saying "Hey nice lady, your husband is a sister raping murdering nut job, and his sister is crazy too. You should go get a divorce, but first literally run for life." All the good reviews on here are so very obviously written by people affiliated with the film. They should be really be tossed onto a pile of hay-covered barbed wire for making this cinematic abortion. I'm actually feeling cursed for not being blind.

I attended the New York City premiere of this film the other night. To put it simply, this was an absolutely intriguing work of cinematic achievement! The fact that this was the debut of writer and director Evan Meszaros is even more astonishing! Indeed, this is an auspicious beginning to what will surely be a highly successful career in cinema. Meszaros offers a fresh vision and voice to the medium that has been lacking in modern times. I greatly anticipate more thought-provoking, entertaining work that will undoubtedly ensue from this filmmaker.The performances from the actors were brilliant and awe-inspiring! Monica Knight, who plays Mindy, delivers a superlative performance while masterfully conveying the subtle and unspoken torment that lies under the surface waiting to rear its ugly head at any moment. Indeed, from her very first appearance, Knight brilliantly imparts the unsettling nature of the family and farm, Windcroft, with her adroit utilization of mere mannerisms. It is an absolutely skillful performance that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats before ever truly knowing why.The part of the female protagonist , Diane, is played by Vanessa Daniels. Daniels is perfect as the unwitting victim unsuspectingly brought into a web of horror and deceit that has spanned generations. Her ingenious ability to convey innocence and good-hearted naivety is a magnificent contrast to the darker elements of the film. This is truly a heart-wrenching performance that will unquestionably usurp the heart of any audience!It is not surprising to learn of the numerous awards that have been bestowed upon this film. Windcroft was named the Best Picture by the Fright Night Film Festival where it also won Best Director, for Evan Meszaros, and Best Actress, for Monica Knight. The Salento Film Festival also awarded Monica Knight with Best Actress while acknowledging the film as having Best Cinematography. Moreover, the Tenerife International Film Festival named Evan Meszaros Best Director while nominating the film for various other awards.In short, it was a very inspiring evening. I will definitely purchase this film as soon as it is released on DVD. In the meantime, if anyone knows of any other projects this director has done or is working on, please let me know. Thanks!Anthony

Easily the best film I saw at a local film festival, "Windcroft" paced itself beautifully. Starting slow, then building to a frenzied climax no one saw coming. I was on the edge of my seat from the start, and was filled with a sense of dread throughout.Basically, this guy's father dies and he is left the family farm. So, he and his newlywed wife go check the place out. There they meet the guy's ex-girlfriend. There's a love triangle of sorts, and then everything just goes all wrong in all the right ways.The small cast of characters was perfect for the isolated setting, and their skills as actors out-shined all others at this fest. I've never seen any of them before this, but it won't be the last time I'm sure. The look of the film was great. It was dark and creepy, but stunningly beautiful in setting. The farm became a character of its own.If you can find it, SEE THIS FILM.