Review of The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) by Ben H — 22 Jan 2014
A mixture of Blair Witch and Chernobyl Diaries, Devil's Pass is an intense and frightening thriller. Filmed in a found footage style, a group of students retrace the steps of a famous Russian exposition that was mysteriously lost while exploring a mountain passage.
The writing is especially good; particularly in how it subtly builds from a mundane mountain trek into a conspiratorial thriller. Additionally, the cast is pretty good and helps to give the footage an authentic feel.
Still, the characters are a little underserved and aren't fleshed out too much beyond what's needed for the story. Devil's Pass has some weak point, but overall it's a smart and compelling horror film that does a remarkable job at using the found footage genre.
This review of The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) was written by Ben H on 22 Jan 2014.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident has generally received mixed reviews.
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