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      Undocumented

      Released Sep 9, 2011 1h 32m Horror List
      Reviews 58% 100+ Ratings Audience Score A documentary film crew runs afoul of sadistic radicals when they follow illegal immigrants sneaking over the U.S. border. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Great horror is so rare. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member This film really surprised me, because I usually hate these found footage films. Aside from the nausea, caused by the constant movement of the camera, I find that these films not only lack a budget, but also a decent story and cast. Undocumented was different though, as it was a novel idea with some fairly stable camera work. The story focuses on a group of college kids, making a documentary about illegal aliens, and how they cross into the United States. The group join a coyote for a run across the boarder when they are unexpectedly capture. Unfortunately for them, their captors aren't the police, but rather a group of self-proclaimed patriots, who abuse the illegal immigrants for their sick pleasure. We see a lot of films about how and why people cross the boarder and even a lot about what the police and government are doing about it, but I can't ever remember seeing a film about these vigilante groups, that do exist, and pray on illegals. Prison Break's Pete Stormare stars as Z, the leader of the rebel group and he basically makes the movie. This guy usually plays a gangster or inmate in the background of some random film or TV show, but he's never really the star, and it's a shame because he makes this movie. Z is such a deep character, who is brilliant yet deranged at the same time, a man who is as compassionate as he is brutal, it was really something to see. He's paired with a young cast of teen actors, who have been around for years, and who do a terrific job in support of his performance. This film isn't listed as a horror film, but it is pretty brutal and bloody, meaning you shouldn't watch it if you have a weak stomach. For me, it was an interesting take on an aspect of immigration that is rarely seen or talked about. The performances were impressive, the characters were deep, and the film never stops moving. I enjoyed the fact that this unique film really didn't have any big named stars in it and even though it had a shoe-string budget, the producers really made it work. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member "What in the world....What is wrong with people...OMG....Are you kidding me....WTH...This is crazy....Why..." These are some of the things I said throughout this entire movie over and over again! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Great performance by Stormare, hot topic. "'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free' and we'll give them back to you. In pieces." Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Really loved this movie. My favorite sub-genre (trapped, tortured, etc.) - well done, really stylish directing too. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This was disappointing. Wish I had never saw it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus I can't say I didn't like it, but I can say it is unpleasant to watch. Apr 9, 2020 Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Marco Williams' remarkable film The Undocumented... considers these many burdens in a series of contexts. Rated: 7/10 May 3, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A documentary film crew runs afoul of sadistic radicals when they follow illegal immigrants sneaking over the U.S. border.
      Director
      Chris Peckover
      Screenwriter
      Chris Peckover, Joe Peterson
      Genre
      Horror
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 9, 2011, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 7, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 32m
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