Nobody Gets Out Alive (2013)

Memorable, crazy movie

Just perfect...

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

I found this movie for about $2 in the local secondhand DVD store, although the DVD cover is carrying "Punishment" as the title. Being a lifelong horror fanatic I bought the movie without having any prior knowledge about the movie or story.The story was, well, lets just be fully honest and say unfathomably stupid. A man watch a his daughter is killed by a drunk driver, and then he disappears for years and people starts to be killed in the forest. Right, so because his daughter was killed by a drunk driver, the man decides to go on a killing spree and kill everyone who drinks. Right... Very plausible.While this movie does have a few elements from the forerunners of the slasher genre, then "Nobody Gets Out Alive" will never become a noteworthy participant in the slasher genre. The killer just had no edge, nor any characteristic trademark like Jason, Freddy or Michael.The kills were, well, not impressive. Sounds bizarre saying that, but in a slasher movie you want to see blood and gore in spectacular kills. This movie just didn't have that to offer.One thing that was good in this less-than-mediocre-slasher-movie was the acting. People were doing good jobs with their given roles and characters. But it didn't do much to salvage the movie.If you enjoy horror and slasher movies, then your time and money is better spent elsewhere.

The movie starts with Hunter's (Brain Gallagher) daughter being killed by a drunk driver as she plays hopscotch on a two lane road in front of her house even though they had a drive way; Hunter witnesses his daughter's death, and now he seeks revenge. Well its not hard to figure out who the killer is, and why he is killing they give that away in the first 30mins. Since "Nobody Gets Out Alive" was not suspenseful, the movie should have had a brilliant plot, fantastic killing scenes, and decent acting...right; Wrong!The plot had a few holes in it; for example, how the Hunter's daughter was killed, very stupid. Also I did not make a connection to the main character, Jen. I actually was more attached to Jared, who sadly played a small roll. Out of all the death scenes, I only liked one, and the rest were very plain. The killer would of been better off using a gun; yes it was that bad. Not only were the death scenes plain, but they looked fake. The special effects were horrible.The acting was okay at times, but it was terrible when it counted the most, for instance, during the death scenes and when they were being chased.I rated this movie a 4 because it had potential, it was easy to follow, and some what entertaining. If the acting was more believable, and the death scenes a bit more unique it could have raise the score 3 to 4 points.~Was watched alone in the dark~

If there's one thing I can't stand it's when I watch a movie, hate it, and then view the "making of" featurette and gain respect and a different perspective on it. That's how I felt after watching the special features for "Nobody Gets Out Alive." Can a bad film be saved by the pure motivations and sincerity of the filmmakers? I say no, but you can definitely feel for them and try to give them credit where credit is due.It's the same set-up we always get with any of the countless "Friday the 13th" or "Sleepaway Camp" movies we've all seen over the years. A group of young adults head out into the woods for a weekend of camping, partying, revelry, and debauchery. You know, "What happens in the woods stays in the woods." Unfortunately, that's all too true thanks to a killer who takes his tragic loss out on any and everyone who dares enter his territory."Nobody Gets Out Alive" is an hour and seventeen minutes long. That's exactly one hour too long in my opinion. There's absolutely nothing original about this movie. Sure, the killing scenes are a bit more graphic than what we get with the standard "Scream" or "I Know What You Did Last Summer" fare. I'll admit that I did find a couple of them painful to watch. However, it doesn't make up for the tedious retread we suffer through here.Producer Deven Lobascio and writer / director / producer Jason Christopher set out to make an homage to the movies they grew up watching, and if you look at it strictly from that point of view, they were successful. It mimics everything from those movies. We've got the crazy killer; the sexually promiscuous couple who both die horrific deaths; the handicapped kid who you feel sorry for when he gets axed; and the virgin who survives at the end. The carnage never really ends, does it?One of the elements about slasher films that I love is the mystery of who the killer is. Movies like "Scream," "Urban Legend," "Prom Night," and even the newer "Sorority Row" come to mind. I probably would've given "Nobody Gets Out Alive" another star if the filmmakers kept this element a surprise here. Instead, they reveal who the killer is about 30 minutes into the film. To add insult to injury, it's exactly who you would think it is. I would warn this is a spoiler, but it isn't considering how the movie was made.In the usual fashion of these types of indie horror films, we get a five-minute cameo from a familiar face in the genre. This time we get Clint Howard playing a doctor at the beginning of the movie before disappearing completely.As it stands, "Nobody Gets Out Alive" is an hour and seventeen minutes of your life you'll never get back. You would've been better served re- watching any of the great slashers you were introduced to in your youth. All we get here is a carbon copy of everything done before that will leave you wanting the real deal.

Down the Road shows every film maker trying to make it that it is possible. Real Talent can make a movie on any shoe string budget. The flow of this movie is great and acting is superb. Not to mention the special effects and makeup in the film are fantastic. Pretty scary how real they look. This Philly film crew has what it takes to make it big and the talents to compete with any big budget crew out there! Go out find where Down the Road is screening and go see it!!!! You won't regret the amazing experience. This film wins awards at every festival it is submitted in. Best Feature Film amongst the list!!! Support artist, watch this film!!