Review of The Devil's Rock (2011) by Alex R — 23 Nov 2012

Effective and thrilling New Zealand horror film that has a very idea for its plot. This is among the better genre films that have come out from New Zealand in quite some time. The film has very good acting, a good plot, good effects and effective directing that keeps the material engaging despite it's slow pace.

Director Paul Campion delivers a film that should appeal to diehard horror hounds and it is a fun, entertaining flick that has such effective, chilling moments that it is refreshing to see films like this to come out once in a while to remind horror fans that there are still great horror filmmakers out there making quality horror titles.

The Devil's Rock is a must see film, and it delivers some great performances and has some awesome special effects which should please gore fans everywhere. Add to that, that director Campion uses his ideas as a message about the horrors of war and how no one wants to go through that.

This is terrific filmmaking and one of the most memorable low-budget horror titles in quite some time. The Devil's Rock is a standout film that manages to overcome such imperfections such as budgetary constraints to create something that looks great on-screen and is a well constructed picture from start to finish.

Expect something different, but very well done, and if you're tired of the same old remakes, this film may give you that entertaining factor that you want out of a horror film. This is not perfect, but it nonetheless manages to be a well made piece of low-budget horror cinema that is the best New Zealand horror film ever.

A must see for genre fans.