Review of 'Lock Up' which can be found here or on the Bloody Cuts website.
Length: 03:34
Logline: A security guard locking up empty offices at night probably wishes he hadn't forgotten his keys.
First of an online horror series, this feels like it's more a good example of horror techniques rather than an effective stand alone film. The long winded setup eventually comes to a great conclusion by using a combination of sound and restricted lighting to create a good build up of tension and a effective payoff. It would have been good to have had those emotions produced by that end scene, reproduced from the get go. The repetitive wandering through office corridors lacks any real suspense so it feels like you're waiting for ages for that final reward.
The camera work neatly points the audience towards important elements and the gliding shots give a professional look. The sound effects are ample but the scraping sound that freaks out security guard, Josh Burdett, isn't particularly convincing due to the echo attached to it. It doesn't sound like it's something that's really in the same location. Was hoping for an added stinger at the end of the credits to explain a bit about the thing in the dark but didn't get one. Will have to check out the rest of the series to find out if the plot continues.
Best Bit: Use of black, torch light and horror violins at the end.
Worst Bit: Weak build up.
Final thought: Good idea that online horror series thing tho.
Read a condensed review of this film on Twitter here.
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