![]() Also, the sound effects and design do a lot to add to the spooky and emotionally haunting atmosphere. According to the filmmakers, the movie was shot in high definition, and it has a really unique look to it that seems to fit the mood. Some of the effects are cool, some are barely serviceable. Technically, the film is somewhat of a mixed bag in that there's some choppy camera work and the music is often that of a TV Movie. She IS the movie and that's no knock on the other performers, who all do really good work. Still, it is the young actress who plays "Kelly" that steals the show. It certainly is fun to see so many good actors playing against type. If people come to this film for any reason other than the supernatural elements, of course, they'll be coming for the cast of recognizable sci-fi veterans (so amazing to see David Hedison again - he looks FANTASTIC). And because the filmmakers don't violate the rules they've created in this world, you walk away at the end, maybe not believing, but thinking it'd be really cool if the ideas expressed were true. ![]() ![]() Instead, it wears its heart on its sleeve without shoving anything down your throat. It's a good thing too because if this film had taken itself - or its philosophical/spiritual ideas - too seriously, it could have been a disaster. Also I was surprised at how funny the movie is. Still, there were several moments in the movie made me jump and based on the reaction of the rest of the audience I was not alone. Having read about the movie in advance, I knew it was not going to be a horror film. My only wish is that more people turned out for I can only imagine how much fun it would be to see "Spectres" with a big audience. I was fortunate enough to get to see this film a couple weeks back at one of my favorite theaters (the Rialto in Pasadena) and the ambiance of the venue really added to my experience (the Rialto is a grand and spooky place - you can feel the ghosts that surely live there).
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