Cub (2015)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

A Brilliant Conflict

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

I found this film online and almost didn't watch it because of the negative vitriol of IMDb reviewers, who many times must be kids or your adults with very narrow minds. I decided to rent it and wow what a great film, casting spot on but what really blows me away is the story. Wow.. someone in the US should consider releasing this to the US. I just cannot believe who well crafted this story is and the ending is fantastic.. a rare feat in horror. I am posting this review since IMDb is littering with hateful reviews of most films that shows that truly anyone that can read and write can post a review for the world to see. Now it's my turn and I will start reviewing films weekly and if I don't have anything positive to review I will not make one. The value here is a gem of a horror film with a great story, cast and direction. This film is one of my top 10 favorite Horror films I have found this year (even though it's from 2014) Give it a chance you may be shocked and truly entertained!

I was actually drawn in by the interesting cover art, but after reading a few of the reviews, I thought I'd check it out. I'm certainly glad I did.A group of cub scouts head out into the forest to do what cub scouts do best. Dick around, play with knives, burn stuff, sleep outdoors. The plot quickly turns near the beginning of the film, and don't think that just because it has children in the cast that it won't be violent. It's a slasher flick undoubtedly, but the viewer should be aware that it doesn't focus particularly on gore. It definitely plays with a few different horror themes, and it's slightly reminiscent of 'The Hills Have Eyes.' It's not an overtly SCARY film, but it does have some pretty gruesome deaths.It's actually the characters that make this film. The main boy does a very good job of walking the line between a normal little boy, and a child who can't tell the difference between right and wrong. The cub leaders didn't do too bad as the main adult leads, but it was the boy 'Kai" that I really loved. He's the one on the cover of the film. I loved how deranged he was throughout the film. You're never really certain if he's friend or foe until the end... I won't ruin it, but I was surprised the way the film makers went with that.Anyways, a couple of decent shocks. Nothing really special, but worth a watch if you got the time.5.5/10

This is a perfect example of a child horror movie - yes, I guess that is the genre this movie can be put in, according to my friend.On the other hand, I simply believe that this movie has no plot, no likable characters, and most of the killing is pointless - at one moment, over 70% of the cast dies instantaneously, and there is no point in trying to find out what happens to the children that survived. As one commenter mentioned, this movie can be summed up in a single sentence - do not leave your children in the care of unprofessional people who are only trying to get laid - they will die a horrible, horrible death.Yes, this is my first review - only because it has wasted 2 hours of my not-so-precious time, yet it would have been a better idea to watch Twilight - at least it had a beginning, a story in the middle, and an end.

I am shocked this is even rated with a 6. I was expecting a decent film, but this is seriously dumb. I found myself almost falling asleep while watching, having a hard time following the story. I felt bad for the dog who gets killed, though. There is no a single thing than can save this movie. Pointless. Boring. Who is the kid with the mask? Who the hell is the older guy? What on earth are they doing there? I don't even have words to describe how bad it is. I hated the bullies, the deaths, everything. It's already hard enough to fill this review with 10 lines of text. Please do yourself a favor and don't waste your time seeing this crap.