Nailbiter (2012) (DVD Review)
Directed By: Patrick Rea
Starring: Joicie Appell, Emily Boresow, Jason Coffman
Rated: R/Region: 1/Widescreen/Number of disc: 1
Available from Lions Gate
Forced to take refuge from a deadly tornado, the Maguire family finds shelter in an abandoned storm cellar. As the storm passes, the family tries to make their way out, only to realize that someone – or something not quite human – is holding them captive. Struggling to get out alive, they soon find out they aren’t alone.
What we have here is a horror film done on a lower scale, yet it makes the best of what it has and the end results aren’t bad. We play on the mystery of what is really going on in the middle of a tornado outbreak and when we see the cause of our four ladies troubles it doesn’t disappoint. Now, we do have an issue with only about two of our four ladies seeming to have much of a point. Perhaps that is just nitpicking?
I think it is better to just point out what is good about a movie like this rather than just point out ever flaw it has. The film does have flaws, it IS a straight to video release and those are usually far from perfect. This one does do a better job of staying more entertaining and it does so by perhaps using its way of building tension to push it through any other short-comings it might have.
– Director’s Commentary
– Cast Commentary
