Film Filter: Off - The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh

The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh NR (2012)

Aaron Poole, Vanessa Redgrave, Julian Richings
Film Filter: On- After Rosalind Leigh passes, her estranged son is forced back into the house he grew up in, and loathed, in order to sell it.  After the first night in the house, Leon realizes that there is a presence still presiding, and works to uncover who it is, and what they want.
Things to note: Very unique story, open ended, some gaps in character development and plot, great use of symbolism.

I had a hard time rating this...it has SUCH potential to be great, but at the end

 of the day I just felt like it was missing too much meat.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Eerie haunting stories, like Population 436 or The Haunting.

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Film Filter: Off - The Ruins

The Ruins R (2008)


Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker

Film Filter: On- A group of four college friends travel to Mexico together on a vacation, and receive an enticing offer to visit some ancient Mayan ruins the day before they are scheduled to leave for home.  Wanting to experience more of Mexico than simple tequila and beaches, the group obliges, and travels through lush jungles until they reach the exotic temple.  Unbeknownst to them, the natives do not want them to visit the temple grounds, and after the group unknowingly disobeys the Mayan rule, they find they are stuck on the ruins permanently, unless they can find some external help.  As they salvage food and water and brainstorm some ideas for rescue plans, the group realizes the plant life on the temple is the reason why they cannot escape, and that the Mayan tribe below them is the least of their problems.
Things to note: Relatively believable scenarios, very attractive scenery, based off a 2006 novel, unique story, odd pacing, some key points left out of story, different ending from the book.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Destination thrillers like The Perfect Getaway,

 or ancient temple/cave stories like The Descent

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