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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An unremittingly bleak film set on a rural Irish farm where a financially desperate farmer has allowed a biogenetic research firm to conduct experiments upon his pregnant cattle with devastating results.
This film is part 'meddling with nature' and part exploration of the darker side of human nature. The acting and direction are to a very high standard; all the relationships and characters within the film hinge on either desperation or are troubled in other ways which adds an edge to the film and increases the tension for the viewer.
A very solid horror in my opinion, the budget is unimportant when the characters, story and direction are as good as this and the director/writer deserves a lot of credit for having the foresight and, lets face it, courage to present such a novel potentially disasterous idea in such an accomplished way. We need more homegrown horrors like this from the UK and Ireland, very recommended.
This film is part 'meddling with nature' and part exploration of the darker side of human nature. The acting and direction are to a very high standard; all the relationships and characters within the film hinge on either desperation or are troubled in other ways which adds an edge to the film and increases the tension for the viewer.
A very solid horror in my opinion, the budget is unimportant when the characters, story and direction are as good as this and the director/writer deserves a lot of credit for having the foresight and, lets face it, courage to present such a novel potentially disasterous idea in such an accomplished way. We need more homegrown horrors like this from the UK and Ireland, very recommended.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When you first read about genetic modifications of a cow you have this idea of a really low budget B movie with folks who can't act. This is most definitely not the case. If you like gore fests then this film may dissappoint if you like atmosphere and tension then you'll love it.
It has been filmed very much in the style of Alien and it uses non american actors, need I say more!
I've watched many so called scary movies but this is the first in a long time that has had me glued to my seat and feeling the tension.
It has been filmed very much in the style of Alien and it uses non american actors, need I say more!
I've watched many so called scary movies but this is the first in a long time that has had me glued to my seat and feeling the tension.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Isolation' is a great title for this film. Not only is the location bleak and beautifully filmed to convey a sense of dread and fear but the small cast of characters all feel like they are running from or have run from something and all convey a sense of loneliness and 'Isolation'
I will not dwell on plot because others have already done that.I will just say that the makers of the film have have come up with a slightly different spin on your normal horror film. The fact that it has a basis in reality, being about 'Unscrupulous Genetic Research' adds to the feel because you just know that one day something like this might actually happen.
Extremely well acted (Special mention must go to John Lynch 'The Farmer' who , whilst not having lots of dialogue, still manages to put in a fabulous performance), great effects (No Digital) and fantastic Camera Work which captures a different side to Ireland rather than the twee cottage scenario that is normally portrayed in films/tv.
Put all of this together and you have one of the best low budget, independent films to come out of this country for a long while.
Extras are Cast Interviews (not overlong but interesting), Short feature on design and effects and Trailer.
I am a fan of commentaries so was a little disappointed that there wasn't one but overall it does not detract from this great film. Very Highly Recommended.
I will not dwell on plot because others have already done that.I will just say that the makers of the film have have come up with a slightly different spin on your normal horror film. The fact that it has a basis in reality, being about 'Unscrupulous Genetic Research' adds to the feel because you just know that one day something like this might actually happen.
Extremely well acted (Special mention must go to John Lynch 'The Farmer' who , whilst not having lots of dialogue, still manages to put in a fabulous performance), great effects (No Digital) and fantastic Camera Work which captures a different side to Ireland rather than the twee cottage scenario that is normally portrayed in films/tv.
Put all of this together and you have one of the best low budget, independent films to come out of this country for a long while.
Extras are Cast Interviews (not overlong but interesting), Short feature on design and effects and Trailer.
I am a fan of commentaries so was a little disappointed that there wasn't one but overall it does not detract from this great film. Very Highly Recommended.
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ISOLATION (2005) review by bleedingfilms.com
Another misleading dvd cover. After a quick glance I was expecting a story about someone that's kept in a box against their will, no one knows where they are and it all ends badly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by bleedingcritic
Isolation [2005] [DVD]
Interesting film, like nothing i've seen before! It is a bit ott in the sense that it is unrealistic but manages to keep you on the edge of your seat regardless. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. K. James
Stupid movie
This film was the biggest lot of poop that i ever had the misfortune to see....Steer clear...waste of time....
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Mr. Paul Stephen
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A British horror film about a genetically screwed up cow doesn't sound particularly appetising or especially scary, however Billy O'Brien's low budget take on John Carpenter's "The... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by J. S. Meins
a surprising good find
Awesome film!! its presentation is dripping with bleakness desolation and dread. set on a grim irish farm several people find themselves at the mercy of a bio-genetic calf... Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by H. Stephen
Load of Bull
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Published on 22 May 2009 by L. S. Boag
I grew up on a farm
I love subtle horror.
My ancestors were of Irish descent and I grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. Read more
My ancestors were of Irish descent and I grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by rrwf
Genetic jiggery-pokery
Right from the early, traumatic birthing scene it's clear this is going to be a very visceral movie. You need wellies just to watch. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2009 by sft
Beware!
I went to see this at the cinema and was totally unimpressed by this film. Although the film started of ok, the acting was poor and the polt got more and more silly as the film... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2008 by Alexandra Tattersall
derivative but good
not a great film by any standards but better than i thought it would be. while derivative of ALIEN and other examples of sf/horror,the film does manage to create an uneasy... Read more
Published on 25 May 2008 by christopher paul king
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