Chernobyl Diaries (film)

[Danny]

I hope that in the next ten years people (like me) start to write more scripts that derail from the traditional couple gets lost and finds something crazy and everyone dies but one person routine. Originality has been lost for some time now and we need to change that. Well its not so much lack of originality but lack of creativity. Originality in horror is literally none existent. it is a 6 point narrative of mental of physical isolation followed by a predetermined series of plot events leading to a resolution. Thats not changed for centuries and wont change anymore than less than 6 of them any time soon. Its what you tell with the structure, not the structure itself that makes a film good. Look at a lot of the greats, incredible basic plots, but its the execution and subtext that makes it shine.

[Rumsfeld]

Danny, I should have switched originality for creativity. Great observation.

[Neil]

Oh dear - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/55988 However, the real failing of this movie falls at the feet of Oren Peli, whose original story is the basis for CHERNOBYL DIARIES and who had a hand in penning the screenplay with Carey and Shane Van Dyke. This trio gives no life to any of the characters they’ve created making for a horror movie not only lacking horror but also personality. If you’re not having fun watching a horror movie, then there’s something seriously wrong… and there’s plenty seriously wrong with this flick. But is there any sin worse than making a horror film boring? I'm not quite sure about that.

[LouCipherr]

I'm going to see this right after I watch Paranormal Activity again! Which is never.... I have to agree with bass on this one. DO. NOT. WANT.

[Mike70]

I'm going to see this right after I watch Paranormal Activity again! Which is never.... i'll probably give this a watch sooner or later (probably later). i did just sit through a movie about genetically altered tree sap turning people into zombies-seriously and no shit; Chiller is unleashing some movies that are sooooooooo bad they have to be seen to be believed. if i can make it through that, i'm sure this will be a breeze to watch.

[AcesandEights]

i did just sit through a movie about genetically altered tree sap turning people into zombies-seriously and no shit; Chiller is unleashing some movies that are sooooooooo bad they have to be seen to be believed. if i can make it through that, i'm sure this will be a breeze to watch. Hey, I liked Severed! That was still early in the Zombie fad/re-emergence and it was decent for my viewing pleasure ca. '05.

[MinionZombie]

Oh dear - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/55988 Bummer. It looked atmospheric as all get-out, I'll see it eventually, but I won't be seeing this in the cinema (never would have, mind you), but this has put me off getting the DVD. Saw some bother on the net recently where a Chernobyl charity kicked up a fuss about this movie, saying it was disrespectful etc, and well - clearly they've not heard of the STALKER franchise of videogames.

[Mike70]

Hey, I liked Severed! That was still early in the Zombie fad/re-emergence and it was decent for my viewing pleasure ca. '05. it's the whole "tree sap" plot device that i can't get around. i will admit that it is a bit more imaginative than the usual reason given for zombie outbreaks.

[Sammich]

I actually liked Severed because it had an original story compared to the usual rehashed formula crap of: [Cue loud irritating hipster music] Obligatory opening scene of a university campus. A group of frat boys and sorority girls decide to go on a vacation. One of the frat boys is an obnoxious nobhead whose girlfriend is the stupidest sorority chick Group gets stranded in a scary location. Group manages to piss off/summon/release zombies/inbred locals/mutants. Obnoxious nobhead's girlfriend is the first to get killed and he goes on a temper tantrum blaming everyone else in the group. Obnoxious nobhead runs off and gets killed. Group goes on to do stupid things that gets them killed off one at a time. The only survivor is chick that magically turned into Rambo halfway through the movie. If you act now, you can get these absolutely free! Your choice of a "away team red shirt" minority guy- a black gangsta or a nerd asian that gets killed first letting the stupid sorority chick show of her cans one more time before she gets offed. AND! You get an ex-army seal special green beret forces super sniper who after doing 5 tours in Nam and 3 in Iraq secretly decided to join the fraternity. All of this absolutely FREE if you call now!

[Purge]

Saw CD last night. Rather lame characters and dialogue, but some decent scares. 6/10.

[Christopher Jon]

A group of frat boys and sorority girls decide to go on a vacation. One of the frat boys is an obnoxious nobhead whose girlfriend is the stupidest sorority chick Group gets stranded in a scary location. Group manages to piss off/summon/release zombies/inbred locals/mutants. Obnoxious nobhead's girlfriend is the first to get killed and he goes on a temper tantrum blaming everyone else in the group. Obnoxious nobhead runs off and gets killed. Group goes on to do stupid things that gets them killed off one at a time. The only survivor is chick that magically turned into Rambo halfway through the movie seems legit.