User blog:L0CKED334/Short Horror Film Review: Midnight Clear

I have found myself watching a lot of short horror films that have been posted to YouTube. I have noticed that there are a lot of talented film makers that are touching on elements we write about a lot. I thought I would take the time to review a few over the next few days to give you folks an idea of what to expect if you go searching.

Midnight Clear
Plot: You are immediately placed in a cozy family setting during Christmas. Everyone appears normal in the first scene but you soon realize something is wrong. You get hints of what it might be as the story progresses but you will be pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I was so sure I knew how the end would play out but I loved the twist and I think you will too.

Acting: The mother plays it straight and I can only imagine I would feel the same in her situation. The father seems a bit overbearing at first and you get the sense the relationship is abusive. I think he could have toned it down a bit. The children are your typical naive adolescence trying to enjoy their Christmas holiday. Overall it was good though.

Filmatography: No shaky camcorder footage here. Clean crisp scenes with just the right amount of focus on visuals that are important to the story. It really puts you in the home and makes you worry for the safety of the family. I enjoyed every second of it.

Overal: 9/10

Midnight Clear