I really enjoyed this movie
I don't know what impresses the guy who wrote the nasty review of this film. I don't think its cliched at all. In fact I find it quite refreshing. I believe it to be highly original and engaging.
Wes composed some beautiful shots in this film and the director of cinematography did some wonderful plays with light and darkness. The beautiful blue Texas sky has never looked so beautiful and so menacing at the same time.
The characters are really what sold me on this one though. I didn't agree with the misongynisitc innuendos the other reviewer felt this movie contained. If anyone comes out looking bad in this film it is Isaiah and the Hitites practice of turning family members out of their lives. Maren's character is a strong role because she will not be cowed by all the men around her who want her to run or sell the farm. Sharon's character is a hoot, yes she goes a bit nutsy but that's to be expected but in the end she pulls it together and saves her friend's life. I loved it when Maren punched her out because that was instinctual. I wish more scream movie heroines would give the whiner character a reality cheque like that one! I really enjoyed Susan Buckner's character and her portrayel of her. She perfectly played the voice of reason, while still trying to brighten up her girlfriends. I loved her scenes with Jeff East, who wouldn't want to corrupt him? He's gorgeous and innocent!*SPOILER* I felt their death scenes were intense and tragic, when Susan finaly thinks she's escaped but turns to see her car is on fire, her last line "Oh my god", gets me everytime. It's not very often you feel bad for characters in a horror movie, nowadays audiences would rather cheer on the killer than its victims. Susan's character's death was truly upsetting.
I didn't find this movie confusing in the least. The reviewer that trashed this film thought it to be muddled. What's to be confused about? It's not rocket science... and you saw it three times?