"Lure" Falls Flat in its Desperate Bid for Suspense
The premise of this low-budget horror film is an intriguing one: a seductive woman invites six eligible bachelors to her family's countryside estate for a weekend of romance, only to trap them in a twisted game of survival. The idea has all the makings of a thrilling and suspenseful experience, reminiscent of the clever manipulation games seen in "The Bachelorette" series. However, the film fails to deliver on its promise, succumbing to implausible moments that feel like something from a low-budget student production.
As the credits roll, it's clear that the filmmakers struggled to achieve a seamless fusion of horror and suspense, instead settling for an inconsistent tone that veers wildly between folk horror and torture porn. The film's identity crisis is palpable, making it difficult to become invested in the characters' plight. Even the most intriguing individual moments feel disconnected from the rest of the narrative, leaving viewers watching passively rather than becoming fully immersed.
The production design suffers from a similar lack of cohesion. Rather than embracing a distinct aesthetic, "Lure" seems to borrow elements from different genres without conviction. The film's reliance on flimsy restraints and contrived gags detracts from the tension, rendering it almost laughable at times. With more attention paid to staging and plot coherence, this could have been a genuinely unsettling experience – instead, it feels like a weak imitation of its horror inspirations.
Ultimately, "Lure" serves as a cautionary tale for filmmakers who attempt to juggle too many genres or tones at once. Despite its intriguing premise, the film's execution falls short, making it a forgettable addition to the horror genre.
The premise of this low-budget horror film is an intriguing one: a seductive woman invites six eligible bachelors to her family's countryside estate for a weekend of romance, only to trap them in a twisted game of survival. The idea has all the makings of a thrilling and suspenseful experience, reminiscent of the clever manipulation games seen in "The Bachelorette" series. However, the film fails to deliver on its promise, succumbing to implausible moments that feel like something from a low-budget student production.
As the credits roll, it's clear that the filmmakers struggled to achieve a seamless fusion of horror and suspense, instead settling for an inconsistent tone that veers wildly between folk horror and torture porn. The film's identity crisis is palpable, making it difficult to become invested in the characters' plight. Even the most intriguing individual moments feel disconnected from the rest of the narrative, leaving viewers watching passively rather than becoming fully immersed.
The production design suffers from a similar lack of cohesion. Rather than embracing a distinct aesthetic, "Lure" seems to borrow elements from different genres without conviction. The film's reliance on flimsy restraints and contrived gags detracts from the tension, rendering it almost laughable at times. With more attention paid to staging and plot coherence, this could have been a genuinely unsettling experience – instead, it feels like a weak imitation of its horror inspirations.
Ultimately, "Lure" serves as a cautionary tale for filmmakers who attempt to juggle too many genres or tones at once. Despite its intriguing premise, the film's execution falls short, making it a forgettable addition to the horror genre.
... but honestly, the main girl seems kinda creepy? Like, I get she's supposed to be seductive and all, but there were moments where I was like "dude, calm down" 
. And don't even get me started on how they trapped those guys - it just didn't feel very realistic 
... or scary for that matter 
. I mean, I liked the idea of it being a game and all, but it just felt like one of those movies where the bad guy is just kinda... there 
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. I mean, who doesnt love a good game of cat and mouse? But the way they pulled it off was so whack 
. The plot just didnt make sense at times. And omg, that design on the film looked straight outta some bad student flick 
. Less is more, right? Don't overdo it or its just gonna be a mess 
the whole thing felt like it was missing a clear direction 
it's like they took all these different ideas and threw them into a blender without hitting puree 
unfortunately, that makes for a really disappointing viewing experience 
. I think the problem is that they tried to blend too many genres and it ended up feeling all over the place 
. It's like they were trying to fit in every horror trope without really committing to any of them. And don't even get me started on the production design - it was like they threw a bunch of different styles together and hoped for the best 
. Overall, I'd say it's just a forgettable horror flick that could've been something special with a bit more focus 
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. overall, it's a shame because i think there were some interesting ideas floating around in here somewhere 
, but it just needed more focus and less trying too hard 
. Its not suspenseful, its just confusing & sometimes straight up painful 
. I get that horror is supposed to be scary but come on, these moments are just cringeworthy 
. The production design is meh too... idk what they were going for but it just feels like a mess 
. Anyways if u want some real thrill then keep looking 
the whole thing felt like a mess, like they took bits from different movies and just mashed them together without any real thought or care about how it'd all come together 
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like the premise is soooo cool but honestly the whole thing feels like a hot mess 
. But honestly, it felt like they took all the wrong elements from different movies and just mashed them together without thinking about how it would actually work 
Give me a break! And the "twists" they tried to throw in were super predictable. It felt like I saw them coming a mile away 
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I DONT GET WHY THE FILMMAKERS CHOSE TO GO SO WRONG WITH THE TONE IT WENT FROM SPORNY TO GORY AND BACK AGAIN WITHOUT ANY CONSISTENCY 
. I mean, I've seen better-made horror flicks in college student productions 
The idea is super cool but they messed up the execution so much 
Like, what's up with all the random gags? Can't you just focus on making it spooky for once? 
they just can't get it right lol the whole thing just feels like they threw a bunch of genres at the wall and hoped something stuck