The Attic Expeditions
Starring:Andras Jones, Seth Green, Jeffrey Combs, Wendy Robie, Ted Raimi, Beth Bates, Shannon Hart Cleary, Alice Cooper, Jerry Hauck, Nancy Wolfe, Brenda James, Stephen Donovan, Andrew Ggem, Cutter Cutshaw, Scott Levy, Rich Lehmann, Lisa Boynton (II), Jon Kaplan (II), Tim Heidecker (II), Rochelle Balin
Director: Jeremy Kasten
Studio: First Look Pictures
Product Type: DVD
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- Warped and demented minds
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Release Date: 2002-06-18 |
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Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command..........2007-04-14
There was a film I reviewed a bit ago entitled "13 Seconds", in which your typical horror genre gets a confusing twist ending coupled with horrid acting and a bland plot. As you can tell, I wasn't a fan of this film and was momentarily turned away from cheap horror movies. "13 Seconds" garnered several awards, is recognized in the film community, but for me was just a sloppy film with the irritable inconsistent voice dub. I think that is what harmed this film the most - but then I gave up on my plight to avoid cheap horror films and decided to watch the equally low-budget horror/suspense/thriller film "The Attic Expeditions", and I must admit, I was rejuvenated. This film was a breath of confusing fresh air. From the sporadic, yet strong, opening, through the rest of this nonconsecutive film about magik (with a "K"), the philosophy of modern medicine, and perhaps love, I was hooked. From the films that I have watched lately, this was one that I was eager to start from the beginning and watch again. While I cannot say that director Jeremy Kasten has created a flawless film, he has impressed me by giving us a strong story with a limited budget. This was a film obviously loved by everyone involved and in my eyes has the ability to become a cult classic if watched by an open-mind audience.
Plot. That is going to be a tough subject for this film. "The Attic Expeditions" uses several different plot techniques to give us a story that literally leaves us in the dark until the final act. We follow the story of Trevor Blackburn, who may or may not have killed his fiancé while performing a magik ritual. Due to possible insanity, he is operated on and forced to recuperate in a facility simply called "House of Love". It is in this "house" that Trevor continues to have flashbacks coupled with nightmares, coupled with sudden murders of the other tenants. He is observed, from a distance - through television monitors, by a Dr. Eck (played sinisterly by Jeffrey Combs) and his associate, Dr. Coffee (played by Ted Raimi). This give us the impression that perhaps this is not the place we assume, and that it is just a set-up by Eck for a more dutiful purpose. It is later discovered that Eck is searching for a book that Trevor used to perhaps murder his fiancée. Just as we think this is what the truth is, Trevor begins to break down further and discover that what he believes is real isn't, and that he shouldn't trust the boundaries of reality with Dr. Eck. This is where we slip into insanity. Trevor continues to be pulled into the attic by a trunk that may unlock the mystery to all of this - but we just don't know. Then, quite classically, as we think we know the truth to this film, director Kasten gives us one last push of the unknown and before the screen our minds are shattered. This is a wild ride folks, and this small reviewer can't wait to sink his teeth further into this film.
I think what appealed to me the most was that albeit this was a very low-budget film, the creators did everything possible to make this less cheap and more detail oriented. I loved the visual style of this film. The way that our characters acted, the way the interacted with each other, and their deadpan ability to bring the unknown to the surface. It was as if I was watching "Evil Dead" for the first time (not that I want to draw similarities - it was just a similar viewing experience). There were elements of Gilliam, mixed with Raimi, mixed with Nolan all rolled together. Although the international name for this film is "Memento 2", please do not connect the two. This film stands on its own. Kasten assembled a flawless cast with a surprising turn from Seth Green (playing a very Patrick Bateman character) and the always fun Jeffrey Combs. I even enjoyed the Kyle MacLachlan-esque style of Andras Jones - then there was Ted Raimi, whom didn't almost fit within this film, but still made it fun to see him sweat. Alas, those eager to see Alice Cooper, he was only in it for a brief moment, though the special features claim he was a valuable asset to the production. I didn't see it. With this seemingly strong cast in place, it was up to the storyteller to get the rest in motion - and it happens successfully.
"The Attic Expeditions" is not a one-time-viewing film. I think what makes me rave so much about this film is the way the story was told, out of context, out of consecutive order, out of sanity. You cannot make an assumption about this film from just one viewing, one must go back - rewatch, and enjoy. I will say this much, it is not a film for everyone. The scenes can be unsettling and a bit disturbing since you do not quite fully know if he is in his mind or in ours. Rather disturbing actually. Kasten plays not only with the character's minds, but also with ours. "The Attic Expeditions" is one of those films that leaves the room either going, "gosh that was horrible", or wide open for discussion. For me, I needed someone to talk to. I wasn't sure what was real, and what was in Trevor's mind. That is what makes this film stand out. While there were some shots of a boom in some scenes, but again, that is what makes this low-budget film even better. Concentrate on what you cannot comprehend, and this will be a phenomenal film for you.
Overall, I gotta say that after a slew of mediocre Hollywood budget films, this was a volatile breath of fresh air. I challenge anyone that dislikes this film to ask "why" -- is it because you didn't understand the story or because it was cheaper than the mass produced films. With a film like "The Attic Expeditions", more chances are taken - the risks are higher, and the final product is worth a second viewing. As others have quoted, and I believe them, this is a horror film for those of us that pride ourselves on intelligence. It is smart, challenging, and grossly entertaining. I don't mind calling this film cheap because it entertained me mentally, and I will go back to rewatch to see if a second viewing would un-muddle the questions looming in my mind. I was impressed.
If I went insane, I would definitely choose Dr. Eck to ensure my return of sanity!
Grade: **** out of *****
Warped and demented minds.......2006-07-08
Attic Expeditions - A man-child is shoved into a halfway house with very little memory.
Low budget, but very well done considering the financial strains. It's more of a mind scramble than a horror. During some parts of the movie you're going "huh?" but the end does give a good explanation.
0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!.......2006-06-02
The Attic Expeditions is one of those movies that tries to be unique, but is really nothing more than a pathetic attempt to mix in a stupid and nonsensical "blow your mind" plot with a bunch of crazy sex. In short, this movie sucks. Nothing else needs to be said here.
Confused and Mental.......2005-09-18
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The only good acting in the entire movie was Seth Green, who was really good. The other actors were stiff and who could blame them. The dialogue was unreal. I mean NO ONE talks like that! The plot was ridiculously thin and confusing. The director tried for deep and meaningful with funky shots and sequences but never made it. There was never a resolution to any question brought up in the film. Why was this happening to the lead character? I don't know. Why was he trying to perform this ceremony? I don't know. How did it go wrong? I don't know. What was the point to anything? I don't know? What happened to him or his nemesis at the end of the film? I don't know! I was bored silly by the movie and I really wanted to like it.
Complex plot? There IS no plot........2005-08-10
Now now now, let's not get carried away. Sure it is popular in our current culture to find a liking in obscure things. But don't give praise or attempt to over-analyze a movie that is bluntly one of the most horrible films ever made. This movie isn't entertaining, interesting, or even all that obscure. The plot finds itself spinning in circles, almost as if they wrote this as they went along. If you like low-budget plotless films with poor acting, buy this movie.
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The Attic Expeditions
Starring: Jeffrey Combs , Seth Green , Andras Jones , Wendy Robie , and Alice Cooper
Director: Jeremy Kasten
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Release Date: 2002-06-18 |
Description
When Trevor Blackburn awakes from a coma, he has no memory of his past. A sinister Doctor informs him that he has been committed to a sanitarium for the criminally insane after the sacrificial murder of his fiancée. As patients start dying one by one, he breaks into a secret attic in search of answers to their deaths. Thrown into a bizarre halfway house filled with strange psychos, his thin grip on reality begins to slip away. As he plunges into a violent and nightmarish world of magic, wild sexual escapades and torturous medical experiments, he soon begins to question his own sanity himself. What do you believe when you can't trust reality?
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- Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command...
- Warped and demented minds
- 0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!
- Confused and Mental
- Complex plot? There IS no plot.
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Starring: Andras Jones , Seth Green , Jeffrey Combs , Wendy Robie , and Ted Raimi
Director: Jeremy Kasten
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Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command..........2007-04-14
There was a film I reviewed a bit ago entitled "13 Seconds", in which your typical horror genre gets a confusing twist ending coupled with horrid acting and a bland plot. As you can tell, I wasn't a fan of this film and was momentarily turned away from cheap horror movies. "13 Seconds" garnered several awards, is recognized in the film community, but for me was just a sloppy film with the irritable inconsistent voice dub. I think that is what harmed this film the most - but then I gave up on my plight to avoid cheap horror films and decided to watch the equally low-budget horror/suspense/thriller film "The Attic Expeditions", and I must admit, I was rejuvenated. This film was a breath of confusing fresh air. From the sporadic, yet strong, opening, through the rest of this nonconsecutive film about magik (with a "K"), the philosophy of modern medicine, and perhaps love, I was hooked. From the films that I have watched lately, this was one that I was eager to start from the beginning and watch again. While I cannot say that director Jeremy Kasten has created a flawless film, he has impressed me by giving us a strong story with a limited budget. This was a film obviously loved by everyone involved and in my eyes has the ability to become a cult classic if watched by an open-mind audience.
Plot. That is going to be a tough subject for this film. "The Attic Expeditions" uses several different plot techniques to give us a story that literally leaves us in the dark until the final act. We follow the story of Trevor Blackburn, who may or may not have killed his fiancé while performing a magik ritual. Due to possible insanity, he is operated on and forced to recuperate in a facility simply called "House of Love". It is in this "house" that Trevor continues to have flashbacks coupled with nightmares, coupled with sudden murders of the other tenants. He is observed, from a distance - through television monitors, by a Dr. Eck (played sinisterly by Jeffrey Combs) and his associate, Dr. Coffee (played by Ted Raimi). This give us the impression that perhaps this is not the place we assume, and that it is just a set-up by Eck for a more dutiful purpose. It is later discovered that Eck is searching for a book that Trevor used to perhaps murder his fiancée. Just as we think this is what the truth is, Trevor begins to break down further and discover that what he believes is real isn't, and that he shouldn't trust the boundaries of reality with Dr. Eck. This is where we slip into insanity. Trevor continues to be pulled into the attic by a trunk that may unlock the mystery to all of this - but we just don't know. Then, quite classically, as we think we know the truth to this film, director Kasten gives us one last push of the unknown and before the screen our minds are shattered. This is a wild ride folks, and this small reviewer can't wait to sink his teeth further into this film.
I think what appealed to me the most was that albeit this was a very low-budget film, the creators did everything possible to make this less cheap and more detail oriented. I loved the visual style of this film. The way that our characters acted, the way the interacted with each other, and their deadpan ability to bring the unknown to the surface. It was as if I was watching "Evil Dead" for the first time (not that I want to draw similarities - it was just a similar viewing experience). There were elements of Gilliam, mixed with Raimi, mixed with Nolan all rolled together. Although the international name for this film is "Memento 2", please do not connect the two. This film stands on its own. Kasten assembled a flawless cast with a surprising turn from Seth Green (playing a very Patrick Bateman character) and the always fun Jeffrey Combs. I even enjoyed the Kyle MacLachlan-esque style of Andras Jones - then there was Ted Raimi, whom didn't almost fit within this film, but still made it fun to see him sweat. Alas, those eager to see Alice Cooper, he was only in it for a brief moment, though the special features claim he was a valuable asset to the production. I didn't see it. With this seemingly strong cast in place, it was up to the storyteller to get the rest in motion - and it happens successfully.
"The Attic Expeditions" is not a one-time-viewing film. I think what makes me rave so much about this film is the way the story was told, out of context, out of consecutive order, out of sanity. You cannot make an assumption about this film from just one viewing, one must go back - rewatch, and enjoy. I will say this much, it is not a film for everyone. The scenes can be unsettling and a bit disturbing since you do not quite fully know if he is in his mind or in ours. Rather disturbing actually. Kasten plays not only with the character's minds, but also with ours. "The Attic Expeditions" is one of those films that leaves the room either going, "gosh that was horrible", or wide open for discussion. For me, I needed someone to talk to. I wasn't sure what was real, and what was in Trevor's mind. That is what makes this film stand out. While there were some shots of a boom in some scenes, but again, that is what makes this low-budget film even better. Concentrate on what you cannot comprehend, and this will be a phenomenal film for you.
Overall, I gotta say that after a slew of mediocre Hollywood budget films, this was a volatile breath of fresh air. I challenge anyone that dislikes this film to ask "why" -- is it because you didn't understand the story or because it was cheaper than the mass produced films. With a film like "The Attic Expeditions", more chances are taken - the risks are higher, and the final product is worth a second viewing. As others have quoted, and I believe them, this is a horror film for those of us that pride ourselves on intelligence. It is smart, challenging, and grossly entertaining. I don't mind calling this film cheap because it entertained me mentally, and I will go back to rewatch to see if a second viewing would un-muddle the questions looming in my mind. I was impressed.
If I went insane, I would definitely choose Dr. Eck to ensure my return of sanity!
Grade: **** out of *****
Warped and demented minds.......2006-07-08
Attic Expeditions - A man-child is shoved into a halfway house with very little memory.
Low budget, but very well done considering the financial strains. It's more of a mind scramble than a horror. During some parts of the movie you're going "huh?" but the end does give a good explanation.
0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!.......2006-06-02
The Attic Expeditions is one of those movies that tries to be unique, but is really nothing more than a pathetic attempt to mix in a stupid and nonsensical "blow your mind" plot with a bunch of crazy sex. In short, this movie sucks. Nothing else needs to be said here.
Confused and Mental.......2005-09-18
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The only good acting in the entire movie was Seth Green, who was really good. The other actors were stiff and who could blame them. The dialogue was unreal. I mean NO ONE talks like that! The plot was ridiculously thin and confusing. The director tried for deep and meaningful with funky shots and sequences but never made it. There was never a resolution to any question brought up in the film. Why was this happening to the lead character? I don't know. Why was he trying to perform this ceremony? I don't know. How did it go wrong? I don't know. What was the point to anything? I don't know? What happened to him or his nemesis at the end of the film? I don't know! I was bored silly by the movie and I really wanted to like it.
Complex plot? There IS no plot........2005-08-10
Now now now, let's not get carried away. Sure it is popular in our current culture to find a liking in obscure things. But don't give praise or attempt to over-analyze a movie that is bluntly one of the most horrible films ever made. This movie isn't entertaining, interesting, or even all that obscure. The plot finds itself spinning in circles, almost as if they wrote this as they went along. If you like low-budget plotless films with poor acting, buy this movie.
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Attic Expeditions
Starring: Seth Green
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ASIN: B0002TT0B4
Release Date: 2004-08-03 |
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- Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command...
- Warped and demented minds
- 0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!
- Confused and Mental
- Complex plot? There IS no plot.
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The Attic Expeditions [Region 2]
Starring: Andras Jones , Seth Green , Jeffrey Combs , Wendy Robie , and Ted Raimi
Director: Jeremy Kasten
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Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command..........2007-04-14
There was a film I reviewed a bit ago entitled "13 Seconds", in which your typical horror genre gets a confusing twist ending coupled with horrid acting and a bland plot. As you can tell, I wasn't a fan of this film and was momentarily turned away from cheap horror movies. "13 Seconds" garnered several awards, is recognized in the film community, but for me was just a sloppy film with the irritable inconsistent voice dub. I think that is what harmed this film the most - but then I gave up on my plight to avoid cheap horror films and decided to watch the equally low-budget horror/suspense/thriller film "The Attic Expeditions", and I must admit, I was rejuvenated. This film was a breath of confusing fresh air. From the sporadic, yet strong, opening, through the rest of this nonconsecutive film about magik (with a "K"), the philosophy of modern medicine, and perhaps love, I was hooked. From the films that I have watched lately, this was one that I was eager to start from the beginning and watch again. While I cannot say that director Jeremy Kasten has created a flawless film, he has impressed me by giving us a strong story with a limited budget. This was a film obviously loved by everyone involved and in my eyes has the ability to become a cult classic if watched by an open-mind audience.
Plot. That is going to be a tough subject for this film. "The Attic Expeditions" uses several different plot techniques to give us a story that literally leaves us in the dark until the final act. We follow the story of Trevor Blackburn, who may or may not have killed his fiancé while performing a magik ritual. Due to possible insanity, he is operated on and forced to recuperate in a facility simply called "House of Love". It is in this "house" that Trevor continues to have flashbacks coupled with nightmares, coupled with sudden murders of the other tenants. He is observed, from a distance - through television monitors, by a Dr. Eck (played sinisterly by Jeffrey Combs) and his associate, Dr. Coffee (played by Ted Raimi). This give us the impression that perhaps this is not the place we assume, and that it is just a set-up by Eck for a more dutiful purpose. It is later discovered that Eck is searching for a book that Trevor used to perhaps murder his fiancée. Just as we think this is what the truth is, Trevor begins to break down further and discover that what he believes is real isn't, and that he shouldn't trust the boundaries of reality with Dr. Eck. This is where we slip into insanity. Trevor continues to be pulled into the attic by a trunk that may unlock the mystery to all of this - but we just don't know. Then, quite classically, as we think we know the truth to this film, director Kasten gives us one last push of the unknown and before the screen our minds are shattered. This is a wild ride folks, and this small reviewer can't wait to sink his teeth further into this film.
I think what appealed to me the most was that albeit this was a very low-budget film, the creators did everything possible to make this less cheap and more detail oriented. I loved the visual style of this film. The way that our characters acted, the way the interacted with each other, and their deadpan ability to bring the unknown to the surface. It was as if I was watching "Evil Dead" for the first time (not that I want to draw similarities - it was just a similar viewing experience). There were elements of Gilliam, mixed with Raimi, mixed with Nolan all rolled together. Although the international name for this film is "Memento 2", please do not connect the two. This film stands on its own. Kasten assembled a flawless cast with a surprising turn from Seth Green (playing a very Patrick Bateman character) and the always fun Jeffrey Combs. I even enjoyed the Kyle MacLachlan-esque style of Andras Jones - then there was Ted Raimi, whom didn't almost fit within this film, but still made it fun to see him sweat. Alas, those eager to see Alice Cooper, he was only in it for a brief moment, though the special features claim he was a valuable asset to the production. I didn't see it. With this seemingly strong cast in place, it was up to the storyteller to get the rest in motion - and it happens successfully.
"The Attic Expeditions" is not a one-time-viewing film. I think what makes me rave so much about this film is the way the story was told, out of context, out of consecutive order, out of sanity. You cannot make an assumption about this film from just one viewing, one must go back - rewatch, and enjoy. I will say this much, it is not a film for everyone. The scenes can be unsettling and a bit disturbing since you do not quite fully know if he is in his mind or in ours. Rather disturbing actually. Kasten plays not only with the character's minds, but also with ours. "The Attic Expeditions" is one of those films that leaves the room either going, "gosh that was horrible", or wide open for discussion. For me, I needed someone to talk to. I wasn't sure what was real, and what was in Trevor's mind. That is what makes this film stand out. While there were some shots of a boom in some scenes, but again, that is what makes this low-budget film even better. Concentrate on what you cannot comprehend, and this will be a phenomenal film for you.
Overall, I gotta say that after a slew of mediocre Hollywood budget films, this was a volatile breath of fresh air. I challenge anyone that dislikes this film to ask "why" -- is it because you didn't understand the story or because it was cheaper than the mass produced films. With a film like "The Attic Expeditions", more chances are taken - the risks are higher, and the final product is worth a second viewing. As others have quoted, and I believe them, this is a horror film for those of us that pride ourselves on intelligence. It is smart, challenging, and grossly entertaining. I don't mind calling this film cheap because it entertained me mentally, and I will go back to rewatch to see if a second viewing would un-muddle the questions looming in my mind. I was impressed.
If I went insane, I would definitely choose Dr. Eck to ensure my return of sanity!
Grade: **** out of *****
Warped and demented minds.......2006-07-08
Attic Expeditions - A man-child is shoved into a halfway house with very little memory.
Low budget, but very well done considering the financial strains. It's more of a mind scramble than a horror. During some parts of the movie you're going "huh?" but the end does give a good explanation.
0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!.......2006-06-02
The Attic Expeditions is one of those movies that tries to be unique, but is really nothing more than a pathetic attempt to mix in a stupid and nonsensical "blow your mind" plot with a bunch of crazy sex. In short, this movie sucks. Nothing else needs to be said here.
Confused and Mental.......2005-09-18
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The only good acting in the entire movie was Seth Green, who was really good. The other actors were stiff and who could blame them. The dialogue was unreal. I mean NO ONE talks like that! The plot was ridiculously thin and confusing. The director tried for deep and meaningful with funky shots and sequences but never made it. There was never a resolution to any question brought up in the film. Why was this happening to the lead character? I don't know. Why was he trying to perform this ceremony? I don't know. How did it go wrong? I don't know. What was the point to anything? I don't know? What happened to him or his nemesis at the end of the film? I don't know! I was bored silly by the movie and I really wanted to like it.
Complex plot? There IS no plot........2005-08-10
Now now now, let's not get carried away. Sure it is popular in our current culture to find a liking in obscure things. But don't give praise or attempt to over-analyze a movie that is bluntly one of the most horrible films ever made. This movie isn't entertaining, interesting, or even all that obscure. The plot finds itself spinning in circles, almost as if they wrote this as they went along. If you like low-budget plotless films with poor acting, buy this movie.
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- Complex plot? There IS no plot.
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Every small town needs a Dr. Eck and a House of Love! This I command..........2007-04-14
There was a film I reviewed a bit ago entitled "13 Seconds", in which your typical horror genre gets a confusing twist ending coupled with horrid acting and a bland plot. As you can tell, I wasn't a fan of this film and was momentarily turned away from cheap horror movies. "13 Seconds" garnered several awards, is recognized in the film community, but for me was just a sloppy film with the irritable inconsistent voice dub. I think that is what harmed this film the most - but then I gave up on my plight to avoid cheap horror films and decided to watch the equally low-budget horror/suspense/thriller film "The Attic Expeditions", and I must admit, I was rejuvenated. This film was a breath of confusing fresh air. From the sporadic, yet strong, opening, through the rest of this nonconsecutive film about magik (with a "K"), the philosophy of modern medicine, and perhaps love, I was hooked. From the films that I have watched lately, this was one that I was eager to start from the beginning and watch again. While I cannot say that director Jeremy Kasten has created a flawless film, he has impressed me by giving us a strong story with a limited budget. This was a film obviously loved by everyone involved and in my eyes has the ability to become a cult classic if watched by an open-mind audience.
Plot. That is going to be a tough subject for this film. "The Attic Expeditions" uses several different plot techniques to give us a story that literally leaves us in the dark until the final act. We follow the story of Trevor Blackburn, who may or may not have killed his fiancé while performing a magik ritual. Due to possible insanity, he is operated on and forced to recuperate in a facility simply called "House of Love". It is in this "house" that Trevor continues to have flashbacks coupled with nightmares, coupled with sudden murders of the other tenants. He is observed, from a distance - through television monitors, by a Dr. Eck (played sinisterly by Jeffrey Combs) and his associate, Dr. Coffee (played by Ted Raimi). This give us the impression that perhaps this is not the place we assume, and that it is just a set-up by Eck for a more dutiful purpose. It is later discovered that Eck is searching for a book that Trevor used to perhaps murder his fiancée. Just as we think this is what the truth is, Trevor begins to break down further and discover that what he believes is real isn't, and that he shouldn't trust the boundaries of reality with Dr. Eck. This is where we slip into insanity. Trevor continues to be pulled into the attic by a trunk that may unlock the mystery to all of this - but we just don't know. Then, quite classically, as we think we know the truth to this film, director Kasten gives us one last push of the unknown and before the screen our minds are shattered. This is a wild ride folks, and this small reviewer can't wait to sink his teeth further into this film.
I think what appealed to me the most was that albeit this was a very low-budget film, the creators did everything possible to make this less cheap and more detail oriented. I loved the visual style of this film. The way that our characters acted, the way the interacted with each other, and their deadpan ability to bring the unknown to the surface. It was as if I was watching "Evil Dead" for the first time (not that I want to draw similarities - it was just a similar viewing experience). There were elements of Gilliam, mixed with Raimi, mixed with Nolan all rolled together. Although the international name for this film is "Memento 2", please do not connect the two. This film stands on its own. Kasten assembled a flawless cast with a surprising turn from Seth Green (playing a very Patrick Bateman character) and the always fun Jeffrey Combs. I even enjoyed the Kyle MacLachlan-esque style of Andras Jones - then there was Ted Raimi, whom didn't almost fit within this film, but still made it fun to see him sweat. Alas, those eager to see Alice Cooper, he was only in it for a brief moment, though the special features claim he was a valuable asset to the production. I didn't see it. With this seemingly strong cast in place, it was up to the storyteller to get the rest in motion - and it happens successfully.
"The Attic Expeditions" is not a one-time-viewing film. I think what makes me rave so much about this film is the way the story was told, out of context, out of consecutive order, out of sanity. You cannot make an assumption about this film from just one viewing, one must go back - rewatch, and enjoy. I will say this much, it is not a film for everyone. The scenes can be unsettling and a bit disturbing since you do not quite fully know if he is in his mind or in ours. Rather disturbing actually. Kasten plays not only with the character's minds, but also with ours. "The Attic Expeditions" is one of those films that leaves the room either going, "gosh that was horrible", or wide open for discussion. For me, I needed someone to talk to. I wasn't sure what was real, and what was in Trevor's mind. That is what makes this film stand out. While there were some shots of a boom in some scenes, but again, that is what makes this low-budget film even better. Concentrate on what you cannot comprehend, and this will be a phenomenal film for you.
Overall, I gotta say that after a slew of mediocre Hollywood budget films, this was a volatile breath of fresh air. I challenge anyone that dislikes this film to ask "why" -- is it because you didn't understand the story or because it was cheaper than the mass produced films. With a film like "The Attic Expeditions", more chances are taken - the risks are higher, and the final product is worth a second viewing. As others have quoted, and I believe them, this is a horror film for those of us that pride ourselves on intelligence. It is smart, challenging, and grossly entertaining. I don't mind calling this film cheap because it entertained me mentally, and I will go back to rewatch to see if a second viewing would un-muddle the questions looming in my mind. I was impressed.
If I went insane, I would definitely choose Dr. Eck to ensure my return of sanity!
Grade: **** out of *****
Warped and demented minds.......2006-07-08
Attic Expeditions - A man-child is shoved into a halfway house with very little memory.
Low budget, but very well done considering the financial strains. It's more of a mind scramble than a horror. During some parts of the movie you're going "huh?" but the end does give a good explanation.
0 STARS: Horror flick? Suspense flick? Don't look here!.......2006-06-02
The Attic Expeditions is one of those movies that tries to be unique, but is really nothing more than a pathetic attempt to mix in a stupid and nonsensical "blow your mind" plot with a bunch of crazy sex. In short, this movie sucks. Nothing else needs to be said here.
Confused and Mental.......2005-09-18
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The only good acting in the entire movie was Seth Green, who was really good. The other actors were stiff and who could blame them. The dialogue was unreal. I mean NO ONE talks like that! The plot was ridiculously thin and confusing. The director tried for deep and meaningful with funky shots and sequences but never made it. There was never a resolution to any question brought up in the film. Why was this happening to the lead character? I don't know. Why was he trying to perform this ceremony? I don't know. How did it go wrong? I don't know. What was the point to anything? I don't know? What happened to him or his nemesis at the end of the film? I don't know! I was bored silly by the movie and I really wanted to like it.
Complex plot? There IS no plot........2005-08-10
Now now now, let's not get carried away. Sure it is popular in our current culture to find a liking in obscure things. But don't give praise or attempt to over-analyze a movie that is bluntly one of the most horrible films ever made. This movie isn't entertaining, interesting, or even all that obscure. The plot finds itself spinning in circles, almost as if they wrote this as they went along. If you like low-budget plotless films with poor acting, buy this movie.
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