My Soul to Take

I went to see this film with minimal expectations. I like Wes Craven but have found some of his films to be a little lame, also the trailer didn't really catch me with this one so I didn't really know what to expect. Not only did this movie surprise me but it really just shocked me at how original it was. It was unlike any slasher film I have ever watched. Little things here and there really separate this from other bland slasher flicks. It sucks that this movie gets so much hate, some people just don't like change I guess. People cry over how all horror films are the same yet when they gets something which is extremely cool and different like this they complain. Not for everyone I guess but still one of my favorite Wes Craven films of all time. A blast to watch.

I went into My Soul to Take with an open mind and I don't know if the rest of my theater did, but I can safely say most of them cleared out before the credits rolled. This abomination is an insult to Wes Craven's name and anyone associated with the film. The original idea for the plot is a very good start for a movie and one that also seems fairly flexible, apparently not. This teen slasher is is one of the most generic horror films to date and shares many attributes with "straight to DVD" horror movies. The corny and unbelievable actors try their hardest, but still lack the talent to really pull off anything spectacular. However I doubt the greatest actors in Hollywood could make this script look much better for a final cut. The scenes are so scatter-brained and the script is so bad it was destined to fail. At some times I was really confused if I was supposed to be watching a horror movie or a comedy. When the movie ended I stood up and asked who was left in the theater, "Worst horror movie of the year, anybody with me?" I was applauded. Avoid this atrocity.

I just wanted to let everyone know - literally, this movie is so terrible I feel compelled to forewarn others. You would think a movie written and directed by Wes Craven would be pretty good, considering he's one of the biggest names in horror film - WRONG! This movie has a terrible script, terrible acting, makes almost no sense, has a terrible ending, and is all around just terrible. It is not scary, or even entertaining in the least bit, and the 3D is even worse - You can literally take the glasses off and watch it without them on, that's how little 3D the movie has. I honestly believe its the worst movie I've ever seen in my life and I hate that I wasted nearly two hours of my life and actually paid for it! It is so bad that I am seriously considering sending a letter to the movie production company to request a refund.

First things first, I work at a theater, and when I received the hard drive for this movie, it said and I quote, to make sure that "we honor Wes Craven and give our viewers the best viewing experience we can." Psh, the viewers will be begging for their money back after watching it. Can Wes Craven not make a good film anymore? That's how it appears. The movie started off with a very neat introduction, making the movie seem like it had potential. But after that, I was basically wondering when this awfulness would end. The storyline after the introduction until the end did not make sense. It almost felt like there was no script for the movie and instead they improv'd it. And since they film movies out of order, there was no way it would make sense. Oh, and let's hit on the characters. We have the Jesus freak, the sort of mentally challenged boy, the *, the slutty boy, the mean girl, the awkward weirdo, and the blind kid (who I didn't even know was blind until halfway through the movie). Did this movie need to be in 3D? N to the O. NOTHING comes out at you; it's just a way to scam moviegoers out of their hard-earned money. So please, DO NOT see this movie. Ever. It's not even worth renting.

I had the opportunity to screen this film early, and as such I feel that it is my responsibility to warn those of you who are considering going out to view it this upcoming week. Initially I was excited upon hearing that Craven was releasing another horror film; being a fan of the genre I find myself often annoyed with the fact that there haven't been a large amount of extraordinary horror films in recent years. However, as I progressed further into the film, it became quickly apparent that this would not be an exception by any stretch of the imagination. There are so many bad things about this movie that I can't even begin to describe them. The plot is horrible and transparent, the dialogue is egregiously pathetic, and none of the characters in the film are likable in any manner. My first reaction upon exiting the theater was that of disgust, and not just because of the terrible quality of the film itself, but more because of the fact that there is no way for me to go back in time to warn myself not to even consider viewing it. And coming from me this is really saying something because in most situations I can find at least one redeeming quality for a film in retrospect, or at least convince myself to not think it was a complete waste of my time. I couldn't think of anything here though. When I first visited the IMDb page for this film the review that was displayed gave the film an 8 out of 10, as well as various snippets of praise. I'm not really sure how any person could feel this is a film that in any way warrants any amount of praise; the only logical conclusion I could reach is that they either: #1. Have simply never seen any other films before (or) #2. Work for the studio who created this film, and are simply trying to encourage others into spending their time and money on something which is an utter disaster and in no way reflects any of the creativity which has augmented Craven's previous films. My advice is that you save your money, or spend it on another selection.

source: My Soul to Take

First things first, do NOT see this movie in 3D. As everyone else has said, the 3D adds nothing to the experience. I must say that this is the worst film I've ever paid to see in theaters. I was loudly groaning at every terrible line and failed scare. The mood of the movie switches between disturbing to laughably cheesy within the first minutes of the movie. Also, if you're looking for a scary movie, look elsewhere. The scares in this movie are cheap, predictable, and limited to sudden loud noises. While the last third of the film stops me from giving a lower rating, even the ending managed to disappoint me by being pretty boring... Bottom line: this movie is a no-go.

There are a few interesting murders, and a few not so interesting-and there's more than enough splatter, but not so much that it can cover-up the terrible acting and script.

Needless to say, this is a clone of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. The only differences here are that these teens have something in common with the killer (a birthday), and the killer is never seen, unlike Freddy. As far as Wes Craven films go (i.e. Red Eye, New Nightmare), this is a bit of a disappointment. Craven doesn't seem to be pushing the envelope far enough. The killings are few and far between, and the story rarely makes sense. Had Craven added a little 'Friday the 13th' to the movie, then we might have had something. And on another note, Where was the 3-D! Was I being ripped off? Did I wear the 3-D glasses for nothing? Or was I not paying attention? I am getting a little concerned about 3-D movies these days: There's very little or none. And whatever of it there is, It's not very impressive. **1/2 out of ****

This movie was terrible, namely in the acting and script. Whom the killer was made no sense and why were all the kids so weird. The kills were horrible, nothing exciting or bloody. I mean why is it scary for the main kid, Bug, to see another teen in the mirror? Simple, it's not scary! And what was with Bug and Alex's California condor skit in class. It made no sense except it was silly. And the ending was just terrible. I still don't get it. I don't see how any of the kids could have been the killer, since the killer seemed to be huge and 6 foot 5. All the kids were small. FINAL VERDICT: Stay away, very far away.