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Bad Cinematography: Poor Lighting


Was this a comedy? I don't know because i was SQUINTING the whole time cause everything was shot in the dark! You can't see what is happening! Also, the camera shakes as if someone were filming this with a hand held! Wow! One word three syllables: TRI-POD! Seriously!

I mean come on! My 5 year old could shoot a better looking movie than this. Pretty much because she is not afraid to shoot in natural sunlight, unlike the jerks that made this movie.

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Troll.

Can't stop the signal.

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That obvious huh? 

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1. It is a mockumentary style movie, not a classically filmed movie,

2. They're following vampires....of course it's going to be night time and dark in their house,

3. It is a small time local (probably amateur) film crew following them, the crudeness is OBVIOUSLY intentional. And not a reflection on the film making quality. And if you think it is, then you're missing the whole point of documentary style movies.

4. Get your eyes tested!!!, or perhaps invest in a better television, Because from start to finish, there is NO time what so ever, that anything is hard to see or "too dark" to see or understand.

5. You're in the minority of people who have anything negative to say about this movie. So maybe it's you who has the problem. Stick to the rinse and repeat nonsense comedy Hollywood pukes up every year. I hear there's a new Seth rogan movie out soon where he smokes weed and does stupid crap. Should be awesome,

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"I hear there's a new Seth rogan movie out soon where he smokes weed and does stupid crap. Should be awesome,"

Just as long as it is shot in bright sunlight. The makers of this film must be against vitamin D or something.

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P.S. "TRI-POD" has TWO Syllables.

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Yeah i didn't expect you to pick up on the subtle "The Office" (BBC) reference.

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It's a mockumentary. Have you never seen Spinal Tap?

Maybe you should have gotten a better illegal copy of the movie or learn how to adjust the color on your monitor\television.

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"Have you never seen Spinal Tap?"

No, i have never seen Spinal Tap (live). I have seen This Is Spinal Tap (1984) however. Probably before you were even born. 

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Too bad you couldn't remember it when you were watching this movie, huh? Got a touch of the dementia there, do ya', old timer?

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Too bad you have no sense of humor and you feel like you've been attacked, rather than understanding that vampires cannot be in sunlight, hence the poor lighting.

Wow, you really are that stupid. Now you've been "attacked." Idiot.

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Actually I do agree the film was really dark, so much of the background in alot of shots can barely be seen, you lose a lot of color without increasing the brightness. Shame really as they could have easily fixed it in post before it was published... without making it brighter using playback software I would not have enjoyed this film as much.

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All jesting aside, i don't disagree but i thought it was very appropriate. And thanks for being respectful. 

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