Starve Acre

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Tanya V Despite a brief slow moment or two in the center of this film, the excellent acting and gradual breakdown of reason and control between the main characters presents great tension and makes this one worth a watch. The atmosphere alone - if you like a foggy, wet, British countryside mood - is wonderful, and you experience grief and frustration and wonder and horror as the characters lose their grip. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review Audience Member I didn’t get it. But Matt Smith looked real good with long hair Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Anthony M A slow burner that generates a genuine atmosphere of dread. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Christopher H Technically, 'Starve Acre' is a well-crafted film, though the practical animal effects were somewhat lacking. The acting is strong, and the musical score complements the melancholy atmosphere perfectly. The English countryside setting, which I believe is meant to evoke the 1970s, is beautifully captured. As an American, I found the accents a bit challenging, but the performances seemed solid. However, despite the film's technical merits, the pacing is incredibly slow. The first thirty minutes are particularly uneventful, bordering on tedious. While the cinematography and sound design are sublime, the story itself struggles to maintain interest. And let's be honest, the leading man's appearance is... unique. He resembles a cross between an Easter Island statue and a goblin, with prominent ears that are quite distracting. The film feels like a 'nothing burger' until a sudden, bizarre ending arrives. While logically sound, the conclusion feels abrupt and somewhat nonsensical. I suspect the folktale it's based on might offer a more compelling narrative. In summary, 'Starve Acre' is technically impressive but ultimately hampered by its slow pacing and an odd, unsatisfying conclusion. It's an aesthetically pleasing film, but not one that delivers a particularly engaging story. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Steven t Slow and creepy vibe. Felt like an old folk tale. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Fabienne Y I can’t believe I paid a tenner to watched this. It shocks me how films like this get made. Was so up for a great British horror with Matt smith, thought it was going to be ‘calibre’ vibes. It’s soooooo bad genuinely don’t watch it. Makes no sense and it’s sooo boring. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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