Just absolutely disturbing I'm a big fan of horror flicks. Most particularly; I'm a big fan of slasher films. I class slasher films into the two categories: fun slashers and disturbing slashers. A fun slasher is one whereby you almost root for the killer as the victims in the film are so vapid and 2-dimensional (think friday the 13th, nightmare on elm street).
Then there are other slasher films like Poughkeepsie Tapes that are not a fun time at all, but only extremely disturbing.
I found the acting to be fantastic, and I felt for the victims. The best part of the film is probably the last third - and the performance from Stacy Chbosky (Cheryl Dempsey) is particularly powerful and saddening.
This is the kind of film that doesn't leave your mind after watching it. You may find yourself thinking about the disturbing nature of some people.
This film gives you a glimpse into the macabre nature of a serial killer. Unlike many other films - where the serial killer is almost glamorised. This film is gritty and it is realistic.
I rate harshly - so I award it a 7/10. For me, it is a good film, and definitely above average. But I would not consider it a masterpiece.