Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Roy Hart If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

sataniela If you watch this film as a movie as usual - to follow a plot, see some effects and try to relate to characters etc. you'll be confused, frustrated or bored. However if you sit down at it with the mindset of seeing something of the sorts of an art film, then I guarantee you that you will appreciate the instances it hurls you into one after the other and the experience within them. This film is a series of abstract, obscure metaphors and states to be experienced and more theatrical-like delivery than a regular movie. It's not for everyone, I agree but I personally enjoyed it very much. Simply be prepared for something abstract rather than a show to be watched on the surface.

Woodyanders Troubled police officer Gabriel Goodman (a solid and credible performance by Jon Bennet) finds himself trapped in some kind of bleak apocalyptic world. Several other folks help Gabriel out as he makes a harrowing descent into the abyss. Writer/director Douglas Schulze eschews graphic gore and cheap scares in favor of carefully crafting a extremely dark, eerie, and enigmatic atmosphere which becomes more increasingly grim and despairing as the narrative unfolds towards a truly startling and devastating surprise bummer ending. Moreover, Schulze makes inspired and effective use of familiar gospel songs and delivers plenty of disturbing religious-themed visuals (the shots of empty and abandoned city streets in particular are quite unsettling). Christina Sheldon makes a haunting impression as Gabriel's pregnant wife while Jeff Boerger cuts a freaky and frightening figure as a menacing Dark Angel. Bob Stewart's shivery score hits the spine-tingling spot. The crisp widescreen cinematography by Steven Oatley and Robert Skates provides an appropriately moody look. However, it's the stark presentation of the simple premise which gives this picture an extra jarring and unnerving edge. Recommended viewing for fans of out of the ordinary fright fare.

stormruston This was a good deal for the 2.99 I paid for it.It is obvious from the start that this film has no budget, but the crew, actors and director almost overcome that, and at the very least made a pretty atmospheric and mildly creepy low budget spiritual movie.That said, the special effects were really bad when it came to the "angel fight" real disappointing.The rest of the effects were above the level of money that they put into them or had, so cudo's to the crew! The acting was good enough to immerse you into the story and hold your attention for the full 85 min.This is not a great movie, and it is barely good, but for the budget it is watchable and quite interesting.

dougmeir I saw DARK HEAVEN when it premiered at the 13TH FESTIVAL OF FANTASTIC FILMS in Manchester, England - it was rightfully given a Jury Award. What a refreshing yet creepy story. I was waiting for the DVD release and must say that I was impressed. Writer, Director Douglas Schulze has made a very personal film while managing to appeal to the Avant-Garde Horror crowd. You definitely need to bring your brain to this viewing but I guarantee the ride is worth it. This film has been given a major release by indy studio THINKFILM the guys behind the Academy Award nominated SPELLBBOUND and DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS and it's at BLOCKBUSTER VIDEOS across the nation. SEE THIS FILM. SEE IT A FEW TIMES. The mood is infectious. The film is not without flaw but for it's limited budget it achieves wonders. The negative comments I've read seem highly judgmental and suspiciously jaded. DARK HEAVEN 2?