Entity: Review

2nd July 2013

Entity is the debut feature from director Steve Stone. Shot in just eighteen days the ambitious production is set in the eerie setting of the Siberian woods, combining associated threats of the military and paranormal activity.

The film follows a small ghost hunter production team as they use the powers of psychic Ruth (Dervia Kirwan) and translator Yuri (Branko Tomovic) to seek out the location of a series of myserious deaths that occurred during the late 90s. As they come closer to the truth what unfolds is a truly sinister backstory that in turn traps the entire group in a supernatural prison which they can not escape.

The opening passage is so disturbing it almost sets the bar too high. Probably one of the scariest moments was this night-vision picture showing a man trapped moaning and shaking alone in the dark, reminiscent of the creepy monster scenes in The Descent. The rest of the film seems to play a little slower comparatively and doesn’t pack quite the same sort of punch. Having said that, it has its moments particularly during Ruth’s spiritual interactions with the tormented soul that is prominent throughout. One of the best being during the climax of the movie, as presenter Kate (Charlotte Riley) is left scrambling for her life.

The atmosphere is helped with the use of a found footage, shakey camera technique, cleverly leaving the dramatic parts to the imagination as well as taking the viewer on the same ride as the characters. This is cut between regular film shots which kept the more thoughtful and plot thickening moments clear and level.

Entity was shot in just over two weeks and for that fact alone the film deserves a mention. The location in which it was captured successfully emits an uneasy air and despite the limited time the acting does not seem rushed or compromised. Although this movie may not be quite as bold as is said on the tin, it is an entertaining watch and there are certainly moments that’ll make you squeal.

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