Exit Humanity (2011)
Directed by: John Geddes
Screenplay by: John Geddes
Genre: Drama | Horror
Running Time: 108 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Owned DVD
History has a violent way of repeating itself.
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Comments: Exit Humanity is certainly one of the most well-made low budget horror films I've seen in awhile. Sure, some of the acting isn't the greatest, the dialogue could've used a little work, and it's evidently clear how low budget the film is at times, but the good entirely outweighs the bad.
- Considering the only other film John Geddes directed (well, co-directed) was the awful 2008 film Scarce, Exit Humanity was a huge step forward. The editing, animation, and effects all work really well. With a bigger budget and a few actors, this could have been a devastatingly good film.
- The narration by Brian Cox (yes, that Brian Cox) was awesome, if a bit intrusive. Listening to Cox speak is never a bad thing, and Exit Humanity shows that.
- The score is wonderful as well. Some of the scenes (particularly toward the end) really mesh the score well with what's happening onscreen.
- Like I mentioned, some of the actors aren't the greatest, and the dialogue feels a bit off at times for a historical piece. We do get to see horror movie veterans Dee Wallace, Stephen McHattie, and Bill Moseley, so there's that. But combined with a few scenes where the low budget feels emphasized, Exit Humanity came close to going off the rails at points. But the excellent direction and intriguing story help reel the film back in for a satisfying two hour journey. Definitely recommended.
- Considering the only other film John Geddes directed (well, co-directed) was the awful 2008 film Scarce, Exit Humanity was a huge step forward. The editing, animation, and effects all work really well. With a bigger budget and a few actors, this could have been a devastatingly good film.
- The narration by Brian Cox (yes, that Brian Cox) was awesome, if a bit intrusive. Listening to Cox speak is never a bad thing, and Exit Humanity shows that.
- The score is wonderful as well. Some of the scenes (particularly toward the end) really mesh the score well with what's happening onscreen.
- Like I mentioned, some of the actors aren't the greatest, and the dialogue feels a bit off at times for a historical piece. We do get to see horror movie veterans Dee Wallace, Stephen McHattie, and Bill Moseley, so there's that. But combined with a few scenes where the low budget feels emphasized, Exit Humanity came close to going off the rails at points. But the excellent direction and intriguing story help reel the film back in for a satisfying two hour journey. Definitely recommended.
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