Mimesis

R 4.4
2011 1 hr 35 min Horror

A group of horror fans find themselves unwilling participants in a nightmarish role playing game that pays homage to a classic horror film.

  • Cast:
    Sid Haig , Courtney Gains , Allen Maldonado , Gavin Grazer , David Gries , S. William Hinzman

Reviews

Loui Blair
2011/10/07

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

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Rosie Searle
2011/10/08

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Billy Ollie
2011/10/09

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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Francene Odetta
2011/10/10

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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iampoch01
2011/10/11

While I agree with some of the points the detractors gave the movie, I don't agree completely. Some of the acting need brushing up (and one particular actress was exceptionally awful IMHO), but they're not so bad to the point that they're unwatchable. Some of the actors' portrayals are commendable. The low budget vibe actually pays greatly to being a homage of the original film. I actually originally wanted it to give a 6, but opted to give it a point more because I honestly believe that all fans of the original movie should give this one a shot.The effects are enough to make you cringe at the right moment. While the execution falls flat in some places, I feel that it's worked as a whole. I'm not a fan of slasher flicks per se, but this one works for me. So, overall, I liked the movie. I doubt that it'll be a classic like the movie it pays homage to, but hey, who knows? I didn't think Romero thought that his Night of the Living Dead would turn out so successfully either. And I'm sure that when it first came out, it was met with some negative feedback from some critics, too.

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puzzle10
2011/10/12

This film is very well titled. It positions itself using well crafted elements from NotLD, but the real homage is to our modern zombie zeitgeist.The plot is fresh and well developed. The film is never boring, as it never gets 'stuck' in the homage to NotLD. It becomes its own movie, and does so quite smoothly. By the mid-way point of the film, you are no longer waiting for NotLD to just 'play itself out' on screen.The characters are wonderful. The protagonists superficially reflect those from the original film, yet we know these people more from our current experiences with the zombie craze in popular culture. Overall, the production quality of this film is very good. There are a few questionable shots - with speedy cinematography or editing that really didn't fit the scene - but the other 99.9% of the visuals are clear and effective. The $500K production budget was put to good use. I gotta say - I really loved this film. Somebody give these folks some money to make more films, because they did a great job.

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Michael 'Hallows Eve' Smillie
2011/10/13

This movie is about a group of people who go to a Horror convention and while there they are "invited" to a "party" on a farm. They all end up waking up in strange clothing and find themselves in a familiar situation, familiar if you're a 'Night of the Living Dead' fan! - Now when I heard about this movie and after I saw the trailer I was kind of looking forward to seeing this because of the idea of it (don't want to give too much away). And with a cameo by Sid Haig in it I was thinking it would be at least decent, but after watching it I found myself a bit disappointed by the film as it didn't live up to the potential that it could have had. The plot, although imaginative, failed in the delivery by the director in my opinion. But in saying that a few people will like this movie if they are new to the genre. All I can give this film is a 3.5 out of 10.

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gavin6942
2011/10/14

A group of horror fans find themselves unwilling participants in a nightmarish role playing game that pays homage to a classic horror film.I like the idea they were going for here -- a group of people recreating "Night of the Living Dead". With all the sequels, remakes, and ripoffs, I am a bit wary of anything related to NoTLD these days. But I really think this idea had merit.However, I am not sure if it succeeded. At times, it seemed to drag, and I really disliked the role played by Sid Haig. Haig, being a well-known horror icon, should probably have played himself at the convention. In fact, for the film to make complete sense, the role would have had to be George Romero playing George Romero. I assume they know this and simply could not get him.

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