EssenceStory Well Deserved Praise

Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.

mochomitoaries So boring, it could've been good, with better acting, directing, dialogue... I cannot believe I sat through this.

GL84 Heading off on a trip together, a group of college friends looking for fun during spring break wind up in an abandoned amusement park where a deranged serial killer is hiding out killing intruders to his home and forces them to find a way to get away alive.This was one of the most surprising slashers around, and really has a lot going for it. One of the best aspects is that this is incredibly creepy and suspenseful due entirely to the beyond- spectacular ride building where this takes place in. Since it's designed as a horror ride, it's supposed to get creepy and scare somebody which this can do that incredibly easily. Not only is the darkness and shadows provide an incredibly chilling location to start with but with all the different attractions and statues laid out there's always some sort of puppet or statue bursting in front of someone, and that these look quite scary before, having them jump out of nowhere in a darkened room leaves a great impression. Add into that a generally twisted and confusing layout and a generous helping of off-screen noises and this goes a long way toward making it creepy and suspenseful. That is given a great work-over when they give the killer's backstory and history with the ride as it goes into the incarceration and everything involved with that in a great lead-up to the fun that occurs with them getting picked off inside which was surprising and enjoyable letting it work into a generally workable slasher routine. Once it goes into the slashing scenes, this one turns even more fun with the demented-look ride puppets and props in complete darkness while having the killer sneak up on the couple engaged in oral stimulation, the rather freaky chase through the corridors of the backstage attractions in a frenzied series of dark lighting effects and the big brawling around the killer's sleeping quarters backstage are great highlights. The final confrontation, taking place in a great setting within the building, is exciting, creepy and pretty action-packed, letting the huge hulking killer get some decent stalking moments in while generating some rather fun suspense with the entire situation playing out in the darkness which also works, making for a great finish. As this is also gorier than expected, these work for the film's favor.There wasn't much at all that doesn't work. One point that falls short is the choice of mask the killer uses since such an imposing figure that if a mask was needed, it should inspire fear which this one doesn't do. The choice of mask is completely inappropriate and derails the film somewhat. The twist at the end doesn't do anything as well, coming off as head-scratching and feels tacked on to give it a few extra minutes. The last flaw is the unrealistic reaction after the prank. This isn't that bad of one, yet the reaction to it is way unbelievable and doesn't seem realistic. These, though, are all the strikes against the film.Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Nudity and sexual situations.

DamnYouGoogle Well basically this is the type of movie you get what you ask for with, its low budget and not afraid to admit it, its main cast is a group of obscure C list actors and character actors you would never assume would share the same screen, and the plot is pretty run of the mill...but I still gave it 6 and with good reason, ATMOSPHERE. Holes plot wise (not to mention I knew the ending within 15 minutes of watching), and a pretty hammy story stops it from being anything more than a tad above average but its shooting, and lighting is on point so it gets my approval at least for 1 watch, it does the best with what its given, its also nice to see the goalie from the big green is still getting work, I have always liked that guy for some reason.So yea Dark Ride- 6/10 on the cheesy horror scale, Troll 2 being a 1 and Return of The Living Dead being a 9.

Katyen Tweedy Being my first review, I hope to supply you with the information that will help decide whether to watch this movie or not. It should also be noted that I did not willingly watch this movie, I was talked into it. However enough with my introduction, let us discuss Dark Ride. Fifteen minutes into the movie I had noticed the bad quality of the film, it looked as if the production could have easily been done ten years prior to 2006 and looked just as good if not better. The acting was horrible with the typical cast for a teen scream ranging from the jock to the whore. Including the bad acting and bad quality, the feel of the movie felt way to cliché. The only thing I enjoyed within the first fifteen minutes was the slow scare theme that seemed present in the movie. It could be just me being too critical of these teen scream slashers, but the list of flaws goes on including the uncomfortable moments that are produced from some of the scenes, the unrealistic killings, the story that just seemed familiar, and not to mention how campy the whole movie felt. As many flaws as there are with this movie I did enjoy the atmosphere of it, as stated earlier it seemed to have a more slow creepy aroma instead of the pop up every minute that these movies usually contain. It should also be mentioned that it had a pretty nice ending, though even that was not too impressive or enough to redeem the movie. It is movies like this that give the genre of horror such a horrible reputation.