Clever in parts, but it gives itself away pretty much from the get go.
Interesting enough to warrant a watch, but it isn't very satisfying.
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j-nickturner8 April 2020
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Mandy4237631 July 2018I love B horror movies but this was not great. Not even close to the body count I expect in a horror. Definitely not a lot of content. I won't watch it again..
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sadiqahadi23 September 2020Don't waste your precious time
I am an avid "found footage" guru and this one is rubbish.
Anyone who rates this as a good movie compared to films like Hell House (brilliant) doesn't know a thing about scary movies -
psalvatierra1 November 2017Frazier Park Recut is undoubtedly one of the most creative uses I have seen for the "found footage format". Normally, the issue with found footage is its inherently gimmicky nature. To get over this "gimmick" feel, the found footage needs to justify its own existence. Horror movies often use found footage, but at a certain point it feels unrealistic or ridiculous. To say nothing of how often one may wonder if the movie would have been better if the shots had been relatively stable, planned, and properly exposed. Frazier Park Recut is at once fantastically self aware of these problems, and justifies its found footage format throughout.
Frazier Park Recut is less of a horror film and more of a dark comedy, and this is no way a bad thing. The two main characters, Tyler and Sam, are developed exactly enough where you as the viewer care about them and like them. Better though is the character "Tom Morris" who at numerous points made me laugh literally out loud with his so obviously evil and bizarre character. His character eventually takes the lead for himself with the found footage format, and his hijacking of the viewer's experience is at once clever, funny, and successfully disturbing at times.
Primarily, I saw Frazier Park Recut as a commentary on amateur film making. As obviously all the mistakes made by Tyler and Sam in the movie were fake mistakes the filmmakers by the same name created. Their numerous amateur blunders in their making of the film within the film makes the whole piece fantastically self referential. From the beginning, you know there has to be some sort of bad ending coming for them, but that murderous plot is the mode of movement for a meaning. The cheesiness of Frazier Park Recut such as the obvious set up where two people go into a cabin with a strange stranger, and the tensions between them are what makes it. Because the film inside the film is made to be even cheesier, and the character's struggle while creating it are the exact problems everyone who has ever tried to make a film have run into. The hijacking of a poorly done amateur film by a murderous narcissist is the plot, but the message has to do with the earnestness of small budget productions. The personal investment that goes into these productions, the mistakes, the sweat, the tears, the fights all of this is encapsulated in the film with a funny self-referential plot that you can't help but love. -
skamt-ml10 January 2020This is a very good so called found footage film (yeah film)! Why you ask? Most importantly the actors are real actors and this makes this movie really stand out in the genre. It also has a believable story and brings us a little bit behind the scenes of making this type of movie. Another thing that I really liked is that the whole time when the cameras is rolling there's a actual real reason for it. If you're in to found footage this is a must see! Lastly don't forget that it's also horror comedy and should be viewed as such.
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FPR is a terrific movie from two first-time writer/director/actors who are showing considerable maturity given their age and lack of previous film experience. FPR combines humor and suspense along with a fun premise leaving the audience wondering what they are watching up until the very end. At 71 minutes, it is the perfect length for someone such as I whose ADHD would have me looking at email at the 120 minute mark. Like a delicious array of tapas, FPR serves up a tasty visual and entertaining blend of fun, thrill, and enjoyment.
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jmbovan-47-16017327 December 2020Two brothers want to make a found footage film. They need an actor to play the murderous caretaker. The film unfolds quietly as annoyance builds between the brothers and frustrations careen to end production. Ultimately a three person drama that ends with a movie being made, just not necessarily what was intended.
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mf281215 September 2020Just watched this on Amazon Prime and have to say it wasn't bad at all. The Acting is decent and the groundskeeper is genuinely unsettling. Just goes to show that you don't need a big budget for a movie to make an impact. Well done all.
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jcelli-782536 November 2017Frazier Park: The horror movie for people who don't enjoy horror movies.
Frazier Park is the horror movie you should show your squeamish horror movie hating girlfriend. The movie is shot in a found footage style, which really hits home on the amateur filmmaker style, taking away most of the horror aspect of the movie. While definitely keeping you on your toes, the movie doesn't have the high tension levels that keep you up at night thinking about it. What keeps you interested is the fate of the characters, and surprisingly, the fate of the fake film the men are making. I wanted to know if the cheesy horror movie they originally set out to make was going to get better, and how they achieved that task.
I loved Frazier Park because it was watchable. I am one of those people who hates horror movies with a passion and avoids them at all costs. The killing scenes were almost humorous, the sheer ridiculousness of the film is what made it enjoyable. Tom is such a character and I can't tell if I want to be his best friend or turn him into the police. -
hwellner-932131 November 2017Frazier Park Recut is a surprisingly fresh take on the seemingly done-to-death found footage movie genre, using the style to improve the film, rather than as a cop-out.
It's obvious, for example, that the cinematography was more thought out that the simple decision make a shaky cam, found footage movie. The way the characters move and hold the camera is very specifically related to how they acting, and what's happening in the moment. There aren't really any moments of it being difficult to watch, which is impressive considering the amount of movement the hand-held camera experienced. In general, the camera's movement and placement always feels to the audience's benefit, rather than their detriment.
Frazier Park certainly benefits from actors that are capable of pulling of a believable combination of funny, creepy, and realistic characters. The chemistry between the three main actors is clear, and while there are brief occasions of slightly flat dialogue, there's no real issue present in the acting or characters. Overall, the characters communicate in a way that feels smooth, interesting, and real.
At some points, the Frazier Park does lean on some common tropes and clichés, but not so much that it ruins the experience. It's very self-aware of many of these tropes, made clear through the film-within-a- film aspect. Frazier Park, much to it's own advantage, never speaks down to the audience. There's no instances of the audience really feeling like something's being rubbed in their face, as if they couldn't figure it out on their own. Of course, this is, on occasion, as a result of the speaking-to-the-camera style of found footage, but at the very least, it doesn't take the viewer out of the experience. -
kkopf-221331 November 2017Frazier Park Recut is a movie about making a movie, but before you turn off the TV let me assure this is one of the good ones. Frazier Park Recut utilizes it's found footage, behind the scenes style to enhance the story and enhance each individual perspective. Through the found footage we learn more about each of the characters and are let in on the secret of Tom's character early. Even better, Frazier Park Recut isn't held back by the found footage format because of it's final reveal of being edited by Tom. Sharing that this film has been edited allows them to color correct, add music, and more without ruining the feel of an authentic found footage film. The only real issue I found while watching the film is the motivation of Tom Morris' character who (SPOILER ALERT) ends up murdering both Sam and Tyler in the end. Tom was interesting character throughout, but he was the one who had the least background and motivation, making his actions confusing.
Overall, Frazier Park Recut is a creative and well done approach to found footage that with some tuning up could be near perfect. -
mkelleher282 October 2017This is one of the features that is a must see. Tyler Schnabel broke perspective layers and delivered an experience that took magical realism into the dark abyss of the human psyche. Not only was the film engaging the shift in perspective Within experience of viewing demonstrated originality, And very believable performances.
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shannasweitzer7 July 2017I got the opportunity to see this film at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and what can I say, it was no where short of fantastic. Now personally, I am not a fan of horror films. I don't like the anticipation of knowing that something ridiculously dreadful is about to happen. However, this film is different. The plot line is original and refreshing. The location is both eerie and homey at the same time. The almost "found footage" feel gives this film its sense of independence and I really enjoyed the way it was edited together. The entire film is shown as brothers Louis and Will document their first film. This consists of shots from both reality and their feature film. The two layers of footage are so unique that it compels you to take a moment and decide whether you are watching the video diary or footage from the film they were there to make. It is crazy to see these two aspiring filmmakers so dedicated to their work that it eventually tears them apart. Morris, the lead actor in their first film, is so incredibly bone-chilling. I mean he really knows how to play a creepy dude. While there are those predicable horror movie moments, the end left me speechless. I was really blown away by this film. A job well done and a well-deserved win to Tyler Schnabel, Sam Hanover, David Lee Hess, and all of those involved in this wonderfully frightening film.
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pwhyte-586531 November 2017I really enjoyed the film. I have to say at a point in the middle I was very bored because I guessed what was going to happen so I was bored with all of it leading up to the killing. I feel like that could have been better but other than that, I really enjoyed it. I believe the shots used were amazing and the fact that it was only the four of you made it amazing and more personal. Thank you for making this film.
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cbyrnes-022081 November 2017I thoroughly enjoyed Frazier Park Recut. I thought the film had the perfect blend of humor and creepiness which appealed to me because I'm not a fan of terrifying horror films.
One of my favorite shots is Tom moving the saw up and down in front of his face. There's a light illuminating only half of his face, leaving the rest of the frame pitch black. The hole in the saw lines up with his eye at some point and the spikes stood out against the soft lines of his face. I thought this shot was effective because the framing was artful but still spooky.
I would definitely recommend Frazier Park Recut. Its clever use of found footage creates an eerie and amusing story that creatively includes a look at the amateur filmmaking process. -
cchen-633621 November 2017I watched Frazier Park Recut recently and I have to say it was good. It kept me awake during the whole film which must mean it was doing something good. The twist was very interesting and unexpected that kept me wanting to watch. I gotta admit I was kinda scared/creep out at some moment with Tom. His character was freaky especially when he threw the iPad away. The two directors character also evolved well together. It was meant to be fun until one got in a relationship with one girl and decided to move in with her. I can tell that there were some coloring lighting problem that made it kinda hard to see but I think it may have been film like that on purpose. Overall, I really like this film and was different from cliché horror films. So I would really recommend Frazier Park if you are interested in twist, thriller, and different horror.
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A MUST SEE for aspiring filmmakers out there. Deliciously META. Equal parts FUNNY and CREEPY. A FOUND FOOTAGE film whose premise actually MAKES SENSE.
This low-budget first feature from Tyler Schnabel and Sam Hanover will draw you in with compelling, natural acting and dialogue and will keep you genuinely UNSETTLED with its perfect blend of SURPRISES and slow burning TENSION.
I recently had the pleasure of seeing this film at the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, where it deservedly won Best Feature (non-Texas) and Best Horror/Thriller/Suspense. I thought the film's sense of place was great, the characters were immediately very believable, the sound design was great, and the way the film cuts back and forth between "real life" and the horror film the characters are making is wonderful. It's a very economical, focused, and effective story that works perfectly within a low-budget context.
FPR will be making the rounds at many more film festivals, I'm sure. It would probably do pretty well on a streaming service like Netflix, I'd imagine. Either way, this seems like a real door-opening kind of film for the guys who made it, so do keep an eye out for what's next from them in the years to come. In the meantime, definitely go see FRAZIER PARK RECUT! -
bdunn-8500619 June 2017Frazier Park Recut keeps you guessing with twists and turns when you least expect it. As the story unfolds the the lines between film and reality become more and more blurred leaving your head spinning as you search for answers. The writing is smart and efficient. Newcomers Sam Hanover and Tyler Schnabel deliver strong performances. I would highly recommend this thriller as it will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more.
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nicoleju-2676230 May 2022A genuinely disturbing story filmed in earnest, with actors that carry their own (especially the increasingly odd antagonist and groundskeeper). If you aren't one for cheap jump scares or gratuitous gore, this found film delivers simple, believable storytelling.