Enclosure (2016) Reviews

• Confuzzling plot and action. Not scary.

  cjs65472017-02-04

  It starts out promising, with a bunch of graphic images of maggots and other insects during the opening credits, but in the actual movie, most of the actual action happens OFF screen, and there is a real LACK of interesting imagery to hold our attention. Our protagonists' backstories are shallow, the so-called 'secret' is stupid, and nothing really comes to light during their confinement in the tent except when the third-party gives some exposition about the monsters. Spoilers: the monsters are druids. They don't do anything particularly violent, at least not ON CAMERA, and the female lead just kind of kills the other actors off. Even the birth scene (yes there is one) is ridiculously short and happens entirely off camera. Utterly not-scary, nonsensical and invokes little else except apathy.

• Enclosure: I see what they were going for, they just didn't do it very well

  Platypuschow2017-12-20

  I don't know what it is about the cover poster but because of it I was actually quite looking forward to this. Enclosure otherwise known as The Arbor Demon is yet another forest set horror movie which actually has an interesting plot, but is ruined by poor pacing and weak delivery. Starring the real spawn of Chucky (Fiona Dourif) and erm the spawn of the Gingerdead Man? (Jake Busey) it tells the story of a couple who go camping in the woods but witness the local rednecks come under attack from a mysterious creature and they may be next! It's all pretty cliched stuff that though it all comes together at the end, by that point it's all so very late. Nice ideas but ultimately the Arbor Demon is more than slightly on the boring side. The Good: Great cover Decent finale The Bad: Very dull Pacing issues Poorly made Things I Learnt From This Movie: Ms Dourif does not have an ounce of the talent of her father

• Not Impressed

  banglainey2017-02-28

  A boring creature feature film with an equally boring ending. The film tries to do too much with a simple concept, it seems really over-produced to me. Most scenes are not scary at all, and the creatures I thought, looked pretty silly. I'd compare this to an old school SCI FI channel film that you'd watch in the middle of a weekday. Really not worth watching in my opinion. About 30 minutes in I was ready to call it quits and rate it in IMDb, but decided I should give it a try if I'm going to write a review about it- maybe it has an amazing, redeeming ending- nope, it didn't. At the end I was even a little confused about the intentions of the bad guys. Were they really religious or something? Are they feminists? What exactly was their motivation to stalk these woods?? There was the guy's name who made the film all over the place too which seems annoying and like he is deliberately trying to shove his name down your face: Patrick Rea: Arbor Demon! Arbor Demon BY Patrick Rea! A Patrick Rea Film: Arbor Demon! I mean, I don't know who this guy even is and he pastes his name everywhere possible. The only good thing about this movie is that I know who made it so I can avoid his crap in the future!

• Arbor Demon

  dcarsonhagy2017-03-29

  "Arbor Demon" weaves a tale of disappearances, secrets, legends, and "there's-something-in-them-thar-woods" horror. A husband and his wife, who is harboring a deep secret, go on a camping trip to celebrate their anniversary. During their journey through the woods, it would seem something is following them. During their first night, they hear some ominous noises...as well as shots fire. They think nothing of it, and it is on their second night the horror really begins. It would appear the rabble-rousers have move dangerously close to their campsite and are firing major sized weapons in their direction. It is also while spying on their "neighbors," the couple witness the total destruction of the other campsite. It was then the movie just about lost me...due to stupidity. Had the director been smart, he should have left this story to the couple; what exactly was going on and what was the wife's big secret she was willing to take to the grave with her. Instead, they had to cock it all up with a backstory involving one of the rowdy rebels (played by Jake Busey). The movie is rated "R" for minimal violence and language. 50/50 call on this one. It's not the worst picture you'll ever see, but it could have bee so much better.

• Some More Treevenge

  shawnblackman2017-02-03

  A couple decide to revitalize their relationship so they head to the woods for a camping trip. She wants to settle down and have a family while he prefers to travel with his band. During the trip she has morning sickness hinting towards a pregnancy. Their trip is cut short when hunters are found dead with one still barely alive. They quickly learn that they are not alone. What is out there? This was a good slow burner where they keep you in the dark most of the time as to what's going on. This of course creates oodles of tension. Once I did see the creatures I instantly thought of Troll 2 (1990). Jake Busey adds a supporting role as the wounded hunter. I did find the husband was an annoying character who was useless and couldn't do anything anyways. Not a bad flick that could have been way worse like making it a found footage about bigfoot.