24 reviews
Seems Like A lot Of People Didn't "Get" This Film.
Chrysalis is an intriguing little low budget horror that manages a different sort of twist on the traditional zombie tale...which is not such an easy feat, considering the saturation of the sub-genre these days. Discussing it, however, is essentially a spoiler- as it is only revealed in the final twist of the film.
The film basically takes place 25 years into a zombie apocalypse, which dawned on the masses in the form of a virus that was released during a string of terrorist attacks that went down simultaneously across the globe. Canned food and ammunition ran out long ago...and survivors are beginning to dwindle.
We find ourselves following a relatively young couple (which is pertinent because of how far into the aftermath we are)- Josh & Penn- who have been on their own, scavenging, for some time. They are the sole remnants of formerly larger group whom did not make it this far. They live in an old abandoned building.
Eventually another pair of people make their way into the building the young couple has been squatting. The guy get's bitten on his way in, and is forced into exile (before he turns); but they bring in the woman, and share what little food they have with her.
This woman- Ariba- tells them that she is trying to rendezvous with her group that had been forced to split up; and also recounts a story about how she was born amidst the onset of "the infection" (as they call it).
Turns out she was also bitten at one point. But her father quickly "cut out" the infected area before it spread. She still seems to be infected, though it hasn't yet turned her or made her zombie insatiable.
This is where the twist comes in...--SPOILER--...apparently she is in some way acting as a lure for the zombies- whom are drawn to her like moths to a flame. In the end, not only are they drawn to her via some sort of pheromone or something...but she also seems to be the SOURCE of the infection...or at least it's cause...as if it was divinely sanctioned for her to perish, as her survival rendered it necessary to unleash a zombie apocalypse upon the world to take her out...or something like that. Kinda hard to say, as you are left to piece together the details for yourself.
This film essentially relies on it's locations, which make perfect backdrops for 25 years into the zombie apocalypse. This allowed the whole thing to retain a polished quality on what was clearly a low budget. The acting is fair. I've seen some complaints, but I don't think they are warranted. I suppose a bit more background info on the characters could have been desired; but it was certainly not required. As the conclusion rolled around I found myself feeling quite attached to them. The gore is limited, and the action sparse, but that plays into the storyline- as they have set it up.
My only beef with this film would be that it didn't offer any explanation as to why one person's death would stave off a 25 years running zombie apocalypse. I mean, that is a bit implausible and absurd. Certainly some sort of explanation could have been tied in somehow. It would have made the ending feel less forced.
That being said, however, it's not a terrible film for what it is.
5.5 out of 10.
The film basically takes place 25 years into a zombie apocalypse, which dawned on the masses in the form of a virus that was released during a string of terrorist attacks that went down simultaneously across the globe. Canned food and ammunition ran out long ago...and survivors are beginning to dwindle.
We find ourselves following a relatively young couple (which is pertinent because of how far into the aftermath we are)- Josh & Penn- who have been on their own, scavenging, for some time. They are the sole remnants of formerly larger group whom did not make it this far. They live in an old abandoned building.
Eventually another pair of people make their way into the building the young couple has been squatting. The guy get's bitten on his way in, and is forced into exile (before he turns); but they bring in the woman, and share what little food they have with her.
This woman- Ariba- tells them that she is trying to rendezvous with her group that had been forced to split up; and also recounts a story about how she was born amidst the onset of "the infection" (as they call it).
Turns out she was also bitten at one point. But her father quickly "cut out" the infected area before it spread. She still seems to be infected, though it hasn't yet turned her or made her zombie insatiable.
This is where the twist comes in...--SPOILER--...apparently she is in some way acting as a lure for the zombies- whom are drawn to her like moths to a flame. In the end, not only are they drawn to her via some sort of pheromone or something...but she also seems to be the SOURCE of the infection...or at least it's cause...as if it was divinely sanctioned for her to perish, as her survival rendered it necessary to unleash a zombie apocalypse upon the world to take her out...or something like that. Kinda hard to say, as you are left to piece together the details for yourself.
This film essentially relies on it's locations, which make perfect backdrops for 25 years into the zombie apocalypse. This allowed the whole thing to retain a polished quality on what was clearly a low budget. The acting is fair. I've seen some complaints, but I don't think they are warranted. I suppose a bit more background info on the characters could have been desired; but it was certainly not required. As the conclusion rolled around I found myself feeling quite attached to them. The gore is limited, and the action sparse, but that plays into the storyline- as they have set it up.
My only beef with this film would be that it didn't offer any explanation as to why one person's death would stave off a 25 years running zombie apocalypse. I mean, that is a bit implausible and absurd. Certainly some sort of explanation could have been tied in somehow. It would have made the ending feel less forced.
That being said, however, it's not a terrible film for what it is.
5.5 out of 10.
- meddlecore
- Oct 24, 2015
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Very good zombie movie that brings in new ideas for the genre
- chrismackey1972
- Sep 8, 2014
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Don't bother looking at this.
I really wanted this movie to redeem itself but it became increasingly worst as it went on. Here are the weak points. The plot is poor and predictable, the acting is substandard and the score is just god awful. It is probably the only one zombie movie where I found myself cheering for the zombies. I kept asking myself "how the hell did you lot survive this long?" Eventually, I realised that I was the biggest loser in all this as I had lost 100 minutes of my life that I could never regain. It may have been a very good 6th form project, but it really should never hit the big screen. My tip is to only watch this movie when you are high, at least then you can blame it on the weed.
- danielpope75
- Jul 25, 2014
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Enjoyable, low-budget horror/zombie flick
- Rob_Taylor
- Aug 13, 2014
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Dyslexia of the dead
Here's the simple acid test to determine whether you have created a viable work of fiction or not. At the end have you told a story or have you mainly filmed people running around a warehouse? In the case of Chrysalis it's very much the latter.
The monsters don't look great and don't really do a lot either. There are some OK scenes if all you want is to see people running away from zombies through a warehouse. Myself, I would like a bit of story with that. Or even just some action. Also why the long scenes about a characters inability to read? It's not character development if it doesn't develop into anything. Or get referenced again throughout the whole movie. I was waiting for the scene where she was stood with a jar of penicillin and a jar of rat poison trying to read the labels or something.
All the actors involved are bad but the girl is so stilted and wooden that it gets annoying to listen to her. At the end of the movie no story has been told. This is basically what I would expect from a movie cobbled together by amateurs with kickstarter money. Don't waste your time and don't be fooled by the ridiculous fake reviews either.
The monsters don't look great and don't really do a lot either. There are some OK scenes if all you want is to see people running away from zombies through a warehouse. Myself, I would like a bit of story with that. Or even just some action. Also why the long scenes about a characters inability to read? It's not character development if it doesn't develop into anything. Or get referenced again throughout the whole movie. I was waiting for the scene where she was stood with a jar of penicillin and a jar of rat poison trying to read the labels or something.
All the actors involved are bad but the girl is so stilted and wooden that it gets annoying to listen to her. At the end of the movie no story has been told. This is basically what I would expect from a movie cobbled together by amateurs with kickstarter money. Don't waste your time and don't be fooled by the ridiculous fake reviews either.
- sebpopcorn
- Sep 2, 2014
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A Zzzzzz movie
UK title - The Living Dead. When my friend lent me this on dvd he did warn me that it was slow & boring. And he wasn't lying! Three survivors of a zombie style apocalypse are holed up in a large, abandoned building. Zero marks for originality. This film focuses more on the relationships & interactions of the three rather than the infected, so is as much a drama as it is horror. Your typical zombie fan will feel somewhat short changed. Acting, production values etc are OK. A short sex scene does liven it up briefly, nice hooters! Overall though, it's a bore and offers nothing new to a sub genre that's been done to death.
- Stevieboy666
- Dec 17, 2017
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A Zzzzz movie
UK title - The Living Dead. When my friend lent me this on DVD he did warn me that it was boring: and he wasn't lying! Three survivors of a zombie/infected apocalypse find themselves holed up in an old, abandoned building - zero marks for originality! This film is as much a drama as it is horror, a lot of the running time focuses on the relationships & interactions between the three. Many zombie fans will feel short changed. Having said that there is some zombie action, plus a brief sex scene to liven things up (nice hooters!). Acting & production values are OK. Problem is that it's boring, predictable & adds nothing new to a subgenre that's already been done to death.
- Stevieboy666
- Dec 17, 2017
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Like it more than hated it
Newsflash, this was a low budget movie.
I definitely enjoyed the scenery. This was a B Movie. Acting was mediocre at best. Did enjoy the character development for the main parts. But, really, there are only 3 that had to be developed.
I couldn't figure out where it was filmed, but it was most definitely a good location to film this movie. It made me jump at times, which is what a movie of this caliber is supposed to do. I did enjoy the relationship the 2 main characters had. Not enough gore for me, but again, I am sure they had to deal with the budget. Overall, considering it was a low budget movie, it was well done. Nice to see that movies of this caliber gets played. I would recommend this movie to a friend, or date night with that special someone. So, pop some popcorn and let it play.
Bottom line... It was not a waste of my 99 minutes!
I definitely enjoyed the scenery. This was a B Movie. Acting was mediocre at best. Did enjoy the character development for the main parts. But, really, there are only 3 that had to be developed.
I couldn't figure out where it was filmed, but it was most definitely a good location to film this movie. It made me jump at times, which is what a movie of this caliber is supposed to do. I did enjoy the relationship the 2 main characters had. Not enough gore for me, but again, I am sure they had to deal with the budget. Overall, considering it was a low budget movie, it was well done. Nice to see that movies of this caliber gets played. I would recommend this movie to a friend, or date night with that special someone. So, pop some popcorn and let it play.
Bottom line... It was not a waste of my 99 minutes!
- jorgeugarte
- Jul 24, 2014
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An interesting effort that wears out its welcome...
The rest are dead.
This is a very slow-moving, character-based post-apocalypse horror. The pacing isn't as big a problem for me as the sound levels. The dialogue in the first half of this film is frequently inaudible buried, as it is, under the atmospheric mood music - the second half is fine and infinitely more enjoyable.
The direction, locations and acting from the small cast is impossible to fault. When incidents do occur, they are well staged and brutal - they are just very few and far between.
'The Living Dead' won't be for everyone - even less will stick with it due to the early sound issues, and that's a real shame. My score is 7 out of 10.
The direction, locations and acting from the small cast is impossible to fault. When incidents do occur, they are well staged and brutal - they are just very few and far between.
'The Living Dead' won't be for everyone - even less will stick with it due to the early sound issues, and that's a real shame. My score is 7 out of 10.
Pointless Waste of Time
I watched six minutes, then skipped ahead. Nothing happens. They stumble around an abandoned factory, in grimy old clothes; looking worried. This movie is A disposable, low budget indie, repeating an already worn out idea. Gets two stars instead of one, because it LOOKED interesting. Seen on Tubi, the free streaming site, which unfortunately, has too many of these cheap, garbage movies; and now live TV.
- bemyfriend-40184
- Dec 14, 2021
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Loved it!
I really enjoyed this film, I was pleasantly surprised.
If you are after gratuitous gore, and amazing special effects, then maybe it's not for you.
The acting is fairly solid, with a few cringe worthy moments, but over all pretty convincing. It's a horror flick done right, I was heavily invested in the characters, and felt anxious when they were faced with dangers.
This is by far one of the better low budget, apocalyptic films made in recent times, beautifully shot, brooding score, and likable characters.
If you liked films like The Road, or Stake land, I think you will enjoy this.
If you are after gratuitous gore, and amazing special effects, then maybe it's not for you.
The acting is fairly solid, with a few cringe worthy moments, but over all pretty convincing. It's a horror flick done right, I was heavily invested in the characters, and felt anxious when they were faced with dangers.
This is by far one of the better low budget, apocalyptic films made in recent times, beautifully shot, brooding score, and likable characters.
If you liked films like The Road, or Stake land, I think you will enjoy this.
- performpail
- Jul 21, 2014
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Pretty good
This Z-Apocalypse movie is a lot better than most of the other low budget films in the genre. I simply don't understand the hate that some reviewers exhibit in their reviews and comments. What are they creating? What are they doing with their free time... other than leaving nasty remarks on IMDB about other people's projects? (The first time I saw this film was a few years ago when IMDB still had message boards, and the comments being left kinda ticked me off as they really were undeserved).
Anyway, I just re-watched it and here's my take fwiw. The film starts with a young couple trying to get by in a desolate environment. They come across another survivor and slowly all hell starts to break loose, but the movie ends on a satisfying tone.
It's not perfect, but as someone who has seen hundreds of zombie films, I appreciate movies that try to do something a little different than the typical "run for your life" theme in this genre.
If you're looking for adrenaline and explosives, this is not that film. But if you enjoyed the movie "The Battery" and "Maggie", you will probably enjoy this one.
- fizgigpeterball
- Aug 31, 2018
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5 stars is being generous but....
If you go in with the understanding that it's a low budget movie and can overlook some massive plot holes and you can refrain from saying "omg, really (facepalm)." Then it's an ok movie. It's one of the better low budget movies.
A solid film
This movie is enjoyable beginning to end. One of the reviewers complained that it's low budget, and it is, so don't expect a $200 million blockbuster. It's beautifully shot, well written and acted, suspenseful without being too gory, and you actually learn and care about the characters.
I watched Chrysalis for the first time in a movie theater, and I could feel and hear the entire audience reacting to the scares and emotional moments. The character development is real, and one of the things that makes this movie stand out.
If you're looking for a post-apocalypse movie that actually feels post- apocalypse, and characters who talk to each other instead of just screaming and running all the time, then you should watch Chrysalis. If you want to watch World War Z, then go watch World War Z.
I watched Chrysalis for the first time in a movie theater, and I could feel and hear the entire audience reacting to the scares and emotional moments. The character development is real, and one of the things that makes this movie stand out.
If you're looking for a post-apocalypse movie that actually feels post- apocalypse, and characters who talk to each other instead of just screaming and running all the time, then you should watch Chrysalis. If you want to watch World War Z, then go watch World War Z.
- jkurstin22
- Aug 1, 2014
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Quick Review
Hey all, Just a quick review here to say, WOW, what an intriguing movie. I seen the review score prior to watching this movie, which did throw me off a bit and as a result I was quite sceptical before watching. However, I have just finished watching this movie and I must say, it is well worth a watch! No 'AAA' Hollywood budget here but credit where credit is due, this movie is worth a watch and more! If you are looking for suspense, horror, intrigue and a well directed script this is the movie for you In my opinion this is definitely a 7.7/10!!!! A severely underrated movie, ignore the low scores give it a view, you will not be disappointed!
Ignore the bad reviews from Hollywood insiders & their minions
I don't know why the hate for this movie I thought it was quite good. I suspect spamming by insiders and their minions who don't want creative new blood interfering with their gravy train of big budget Hollywood garbage films. Some elements of The Road and Blair Witch project but with the best post apocalyptic scenes I think I have even seen in a movie. OK, the zombie thing is getting stale as of 2014 but with Ebola going around this movie is also timely. I thought acting was good or at least good enough to put you into the scenes with the actors. Gary Indiana was a great location to film. Soundtrack was really good also. Hopefully we will see more from this group in the future.
Rich characterization and beautiful photography set this film apart.
After a screening of Chrysalis, a friend asked me if I liked the horror film genre. That question sparked the perfect place to begin this review, because I've never been a genre-specific film-goer. Generally speaking, though, I don't like modern horror films and tend to avoid them because they're predictable, lack characterization, and celebrate gore more than good writing. My favorite horror films are slower paced. They don't need gore to tell me that something is horrific. Tension is more important than spectacle.
Written by Ben Kurstin and directed by John Klein, the story centers almost exclusively on three characters, Josh (Cole Simon) and Penelope (Sara Gorsky), who are partners, and Abira (Tanya Thai McBride), whom they meet toward the beginning of the film, who promises to lead them to a settlement of people, i.e., relative safety. They are survivors in a post- apocalyptic world who have known nothing but the search for food and shelter. Murderous, zombie-like cannibals roam the landscape and are a constant threat. One of the delights of the plot is the way it unfolds its internal history organically through the characters as they proceed, so I won't spoil the details here.
Chrysalis is remarkable in that it stridently avoids the pitfalls of its genre. It is primarily a character study in a survival setting. In this way, it reminded me less of a zombie movie and more of The Grey, in which a pack of wolves pursue a band of plane crash survivors. What the threat is specifically isn't as important as its presence, its driving force, its relentlessness. But, since it will be classified as a "zombie movie," it's refreshing to report that the cannibals in Chrysalis aren't monsters; they're human. Their humanity and loss of it haunts the main characters. This is how zombie-type characters are used best, when they force us to examine what makes us human.
The the sense of dread is established early in the film, and the story maintains it throughout, growing it, nurturing it, so that the moments of action become cathartic payoffs. As Hitchcock would say, tension comes from wondering what's around the next corner, not seeing what's there. This let me care about these characters and what happens to them. Impressively, the action has consequences when it does come, which is unheard of in most horror films. These people are repulsed by the violence surrounding them. They have accepted it as a means of survival, but they aren't desensitized to it. They feel it, so the audience feels it. The filmmakers had many opportunities where they could have exploited the blood and violence. Instead, they used it sparingly, strategically. Much of the violence happens out of frame and is sold through context and sound effects, which allows the audience to manufacture far more evocative images than special effects could.
The heart of this movie is a touching love story. Josh and Penelope move together seamlessly in the way only a couple that has been together a long time can. They help each other make sense of this world. They are each other's anchors, and they fight to ensure they don't lose a sense of whimsy or the appreciation of beauty wherever it can be found in such a desolate, ugly landscape. They hope to have a child someday, which feels awfully selfish in their environment – why would anybody want to bring a baby into that world? – but this is their world, not ours.
Simon and Gorsky look hollow yet strong enough to take care of themselves. He is their tactician and muscle; she is their heart and reason for pressing forward to somewhere, anywhere, in the search of a better place to live. This is a dark and dreary world, yet the actors shine through it in an honest way, never grandstanding. You would mistake them as a crusty part of the landscape if not for their persistence and charm.
Abira is both instantly likable and suspicious. There are obvious advantages to joining her, but trust is a rare commodity here. The genius of the film is that the audience is allowed the time to ally with Josh and Penelope and their struggle before Abira is introduced, so that we empathize with their curiosity and their caution. In a sense, this becomes the central conflict in the story, and it's handled beautifully. McBride's eyes twinkle with wisdom and sadness, like pools you fear may be too deep. When I imagined myself in their situation, I didn't know whether I would run toward her or away from her.
Another of the film's surprises was the photography. Establishing and tracking shots, like a beautifully composed vista, or an intimate, dripping still life, let the crumbling buildings and exposed rebar swallow the characters whole. Trees reached up like dead fingers. Darkened doorways beckoned and warned. This is a beautifully shot film whose images linger long after the lights come up.
Written by Ben Kurstin and directed by John Klein, the story centers almost exclusively on three characters, Josh (Cole Simon) and Penelope (Sara Gorsky), who are partners, and Abira (Tanya Thai McBride), whom they meet toward the beginning of the film, who promises to lead them to a settlement of people, i.e., relative safety. They are survivors in a post- apocalyptic world who have known nothing but the search for food and shelter. Murderous, zombie-like cannibals roam the landscape and are a constant threat. One of the delights of the plot is the way it unfolds its internal history organically through the characters as they proceed, so I won't spoil the details here.
Chrysalis is remarkable in that it stridently avoids the pitfalls of its genre. It is primarily a character study in a survival setting. In this way, it reminded me less of a zombie movie and more of The Grey, in which a pack of wolves pursue a band of plane crash survivors. What the threat is specifically isn't as important as its presence, its driving force, its relentlessness. But, since it will be classified as a "zombie movie," it's refreshing to report that the cannibals in Chrysalis aren't monsters; they're human. Their humanity and loss of it haunts the main characters. This is how zombie-type characters are used best, when they force us to examine what makes us human.
The the sense of dread is established early in the film, and the story maintains it throughout, growing it, nurturing it, so that the moments of action become cathartic payoffs. As Hitchcock would say, tension comes from wondering what's around the next corner, not seeing what's there. This let me care about these characters and what happens to them. Impressively, the action has consequences when it does come, which is unheard of in most horror films. These people are repulsed by the violence surrounding them. They have accepted it as a means of survival, but they aren't desensitized to it. They feel it, so the audience feels it. The filmmakers had many opportunities where they could have exploited the blood and violence. Instead, they used it sparingly, strategically. Much of the violence happens out of frame and is sold through context and sound effects, which allows the audience to manufacture far more evocative images than special effects could.
The heart of this movie is a touching love story. Josh and Penelope move together seamlessly in the way only a couple that has been together a long time can. They help each other make sense of this world. They are each other's anchors, and they fight to ensure they don't lose a sense of whimsy or the appreciation of beauty wherever it can be found in such a desolate, ugly landscape. They hope to have a child someday, which feels awfully selfish in their environment – why would anybody want to bring a baby into that world? – but this is their world, not ours.
Simon and Gorsky look hollow yet strong enough to take care of themselves. He is their tactician and muscle; she is their heart and reason for pressing forward to somewhere, anywhere, in the search of a better place to live. This is a dark and dreary world, yet the actors shine through it in an honest way, never grandstanding. You would mistake them as a crusty part of the landscape if not for their persistence and charm.
Abira is both instantly likable and suspicious. There are obvious advantages to joining her, but trust is a rare commodity here. The genius of the film is that the audience is allowed the time to ally with Josh and Penelope and their struggle before Abira is introduced, so that we empathize with their curiosity and their caution. In a sense, this becomes the central conflict in the story, and it's handled beautifully. McBride's eyes twinkle with wisdom and sadness, like pools you fear may be too deep. When I imagined myself in their situation, I didn't know whether I would run toward her or away from her.
Another of the film's surprises was the photography. Establishing and tracking shots, like a beautifully composed vista, or an intimate, dripping still life, let the crumbling buildings and exposed rebar swallow the characters whole. Trees reached up like dead fingers. Darkened doorways beckoned and warned. This is a beautifully shot film whose images linger long after the lights come up.
- Colorscheme
- May 18, 2014
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Infection
I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I was pleased to discover that this was a pretty decent zombie movie - very well made for a low budget production. The film revolves around three main characters who are struggling to survive in a postapocalyptic world. The actors portray these unrealistic struggles in a surprisingly realistic way. There are certainly parts where the plot drags on a bit, but overall, the story moves along nicely and has an interesting twist at the end. It's not World War Z, but it doesn't try to be. There is more of an emphasis on character examination and less on special effects. It's not too gory, but it does have its moments.
- akurstin14
- Aug 9, 2014
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A wonderful, human and moving film
I was more than surprised by the quality of this movie, especially when I found out the previous title was "Battle Apocalypse." I'm glad they changed it to Chrysalis, because a serious drama benefits from a serious (and not overdone) metaphor.
The locations and cinematography are excellent, as are the dialog and acting. I don't have any real complaints - this isn't an action or horror film, though action and horror both play a part. This is a very human film, driven around the nuances of character and relationship, and to boot is much more hopeful than most of the post- apocalyptic genre. I'm very glad I saw this movie, and hope the filmmakers make many more.
Much more solid and assured than most indie films, this might be the best one I've seen at any film festival.
The locations and cinematography are excellent, as are the dialog and acting. I don't have any real complaints - this isn't an action or horror film, though action and horror both play a part. This is a very human film, driven around the nuances of character and relationship, and to boot is much more hopeful than most of the post- apocalyptic genre. I'm very glad I saw this movie, and hope the filmmakers make many more.
Much more solid and assured than most indie films, this might be the best one I've seen at any film festival.
Good story, great scares, INCREDIBLE cinematography!
A friend highly recommended Chrysalis to me and based on the trailers I had extremely high expectations (especially since I'm a fan of The Walking Dead and pretty much all zombie movies), but I was not disappointed! I didn't even make it two minutes into the movie before I had to rewind and re-watch the opening scene again because it was just so cool. No spoilers, but it made me cry, for real. And of course it made me jump (it wouldn't be a zombie movie without at least a few of those good scares). About halfway through I accurately predicted part of the ending, but not all of it. The characters were interesting and I felt sympathy for them (and angry at them) at different points throughout. The actor who plays Josh was fantastic. I'd love to see more of his movies.
But the best part of Chrysalis was absolutely the look of it. The abandoned buildings it was shot in and the darkness of some of the shots, with nothing but a flashlight or single lantern illuminating them it was seriously incredible. Didn't seem like a low-budget indie film at all with all the different shots and the way they were cut together. I remember one shot of some hanging icicles that was particularly beautiful. The whole movie has a really beautiful, artistic feel to it, especially a point near the end that I won't spoil here, but that you'll definitely know when you see. I felt transported into the mind of one of the characters, like I could see exactly what they were seeing and feel what they were feeling in that moment. So good!! I watched it on my laptop and can't wait to get my hands on a DVD so I can enjoy it again on a much bigger screen.
But the best part of Chrysalis was absolutely the look of it. The abandoned buildings it was shot in and the darkness of some of the shots, with nothing but a flashlight or single lantern illuminating them it was seriously incredible. Didn't seem like a low-budget indie film at all with all the different shots and the way they were cut together. I remember one shot of some hanging icicles that was particularly beautiful. The whole movie has a really beautiful, artistic feel to it, especially a point near the end that I won't spoil here, but that you'll definitely know when you see. I felt transported into the mind of one of the characters, like I could see exactly what they were seeing and feel what they were feeling in that moment. So good!! I watched it on my laptop and can't wait to get my hands on a DVD so I can enjoy it again on a much bigger screen.
- Jthemoviewatcher
- Aug 1, 2014
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Watch it if you like post-apocalyptic films
I only write reviews of movies with low rating, which actually are not that bad. Give them a chance!
I didn't expect much of this movie, and at the end I realized it is just as I expected - watchable low-budget movie about apocalypse. I like movies about apocalypse and post-apocalypse, so that is the main reason why I watched it. If it was other genre, I would probably quit, but I managed to stay awake till the end.
This is not a great film, it is slow and boring sometimes, but if you like post-apocalyptic movies you might enjoy it. Story is OK, nothing special, but yet different than other similar movies. Acting is fine, too.
5/10
I didn't expect much of this movie, and at the end I realized it is just as I expected - watchable low-budget movie about apocalypse. I like movies about apocalypse and post-apocalypse, so that is the main reason why I watched it. If it was other genre, I would probably quit, but I managed to stay awake till the end.
This is not a great film, it is slow and boring sometimes, but if you like post-apocalyptic movies you might enjoy it. Story is OK, nothing special, but yet different than other similar movies. Acting is fine, too.
5/10
Perfect Balance/Human story/Realistic Zombie Bashing w/o Gratuitous Gore
Had to review this film since the rating is so much lower then it deserves to be.
The quality of this independent lower budget movie is absolutely OUTSTANDING. The cinematography, editing, sound, score, to the acting and special effects are close to ga-zillion dollar budgeted Hollywood films.
It may be considered slow paced by some,(this movie is more along the lines of the film "The Road") It was perfect for me. I good human story in the setting of apocalyptic survival. With characters I cared about mixed in with some really good zombie monster bashing, without gratuitous gore. The perfect balance.
The quality of this independent lower budget movie is absolutely OUTSTANDING. The cinematography, editing, sound, score, to the acting and special effects are close to ga-zillion dollar budgeted Hollywood films.
It may be considered slow paced by some,(this movie is more along the lines of the film "The Road") It was perfect for me. I good human story in the setting of apocalyptic survival. With characters I cared about mixed in with some really good zombie monster bashing, without gratuitous gore. The perfect balance.
- tdwillis-26273
- Jul 12, 2017
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9 out of 10
Really enjoyed this movie. The plot was fantastic and very realistic. It was Slow but thats what Apocalyptical movies are about. Must see if you like Zombies
- darenboltonjr
- Oct 4, 2020
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