The Bell Keeper

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John C There are so many low budget horror films on streaming serviced these days, I don't bother reviewing the majority of them because I can't actually be bothered to watch them all the way through. At first glance, 'The Bell Keeper' seemed like it may be just another one of those that I turned off after about half an hour. It opens with the typical horror setup: a group of friends (one of which always struck me of a young-ish Edward Furlong - if you know your 'Terminator 2' cast!) stumbles upon a dark legend, strange happenings ensue, and we’re thrust into a familiar formula of haunted woods at night. The start is serviceable, with just enough suspense to keep you watching, though you may feel you've seen it all before. But surprisingly, midway through, 'The Bell Keeper' throws in a bit of a curve ball - I thought it was going one way when it actually goes another. Instead of trudging through predictable tropes, it veers into (slightly!) fresher territory, offering an unexpectedly engaging take that may just keep you invested. This change in direction at least does a little more to make the movie stand out from the sea of horror films that struggle to maintain any originality. The film balances a new twist on its mythos with solid character moments, ultimately creating an atmosphere that is intriguing enough to finish. It may not be groundbreaking or a must-see, but it's refreshingly watchable — especially in a genre overflowing with unwatchable entries. If you’re in the mood for a horror movie that tries something different, even if it doesn’t always succeed, 'The Bell Keeper' is worth a watch (and, is it just me, or were the film-makers hoping this would become some sort of franchise?). Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review Jonathan B Overall, it was a fun watch! Doesn't take itself too seriously, a fun stab on the friends going somewhere spooky to film a horror doc kind of plot. A little Evil Deadish and pretty silly, it's not the most clever film out there but a good time in my opinion. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Adaleigh M I think this was a very enjoyable film, because there was a lot of funny parts that lightened up the mood. The plot was really good and just altogether was good. Loved the cast!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review Megs Higly enjoyable for a indie film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Anthony T The Bell Keeper is initially presented as an indie slasher film and manages to hold the viewer's interest for the first 15 minutes. However, it later transforms into a horror comedy that attempts to develop the lore and characters, but ultimately fails miserably. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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