Before Someone Gets Hurt

Before Someone Gets Hurt is a spine-tingling horror movie that was released in 2018. Directed by Shane Barbanel, the film stars Michael Welch, Alexandra Turshen, and Aaron Sauter in lead roles.

The story revolves around a group of friends - Tim (Welch), Darryl (Sauter), Maureen (Turshen) and their videographer friend Jordon (Patrick Woodall) - who decide to explore an abandoned house with a dark past. The house is believed to be haunted, and it was the site of a séance decades ago, where a young girl was supposedly possessed by a vengeful spirit.

As the group begins to explore the house, they begin to experience strange and eerie occurrences, and soon it becomes clear that something sinister lurks in the walls of the old mansion. Unbeknownst to them, the group unknowingly awakens the evil spirit that had been lying dormant in the house for decades, and it begins to terrorize them.

The film starts with a slow build-up, gradually introducing us to the characters and creating an atmosphere of unease. The cinematography is excellent, with the camera often showing the point of view of the haunted house, giving audiences a sense that they are present with the characters in that space. The soundtrack, composed by Samuel Joseph Smythe, is eerie and effective at setting the tone for the film.

As the film progresses, the tension and scares begin to ramp up, and the horror starts to become more overt. The film takes a different approach to jump scares, which is refreshing to see in the horror genre. The jump scares are not predictable and are often intertwined with the plot. The horror slowly builds towards a suspenseful finale, and the ending is genuinely satisfying.

The acting is impressive, especially from Alexandra Turshen as Maureen, who gives a natural and nuanced performance. Aaron Sauter, who plays Darryl, does a fantastic job of portraying a character that is often the source of comic relief while delivering some of the film's more intense moments. Michael Welch, who plays the role of Tim, gives a restrained performance that adds authenticity to the film.

Overall, Before Someone Gets Hurt is an entertaining horror film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The slow-burn approach, coupled with the excellent cinematography and effective soundtrack, creates an engaging experience that will not disappoint fans of the genre. Highly recommended for horror fans looking for something that is both unique and terrifying.