6 | / 10 |
Users | 3.2 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.1 |
After serving three years in prison for killing her husband in self defense, Marnie is back at home under house arrest. She thinks she is alone until it becomes apparent that her husband’s ghost has been waiting for her, and he isn’t happy about the way things ended with their marriage.
Starring: Famke Janssen, Bobby Cannavale, Ed Westwick, Michael Paré, Patricia CharbonneauHorror | 100% |
Thriller | 72% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English: LPCM 2.0
None
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Oh direct-to-video horror, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Despite your pervasive sugarcane gore, shoddy effects, and mediocre performances, you continue to press on, filling my Netflix queue with promising films I know next to nothing about. In spite of your shaky scripts and rampant plot holes, you make me appreciate sharp screenwriting and nuanced direction that much more. Above all, I love you for your many, many misfires, mistakes, and missteps, all of which make that rare gem, that elusive diamond in the proverbial rough, that much more satisfying. Alas, 100 Feet is not one of those films. While it doesn't strike out as readily as other low-budget drivel I've had the displeasure of inviting into my home, it fails to rise above the prevailing muck of its low-rent genre. For every quiet reflection, it offers an obvious answer. For every intriguing mystery, it delivers a thin revelation. For every potential scare, it administers little more than a mild jolt. Suffice to say, it isn't going to grace anyone's Top Ten Horror list, but it also isn't the worst DTV flick I've seen recently.
"Sigh. I know you'll never leave me, Mr. Mittensworth..."
The Blu-ray edition of 100 Feet obliterates its murky DVD counterpart with an unexpectedly capable, notably filmic 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer. Colors are warm and natural, skintones are exceedingly lifelike, and blacks, though poorly resolved on three thankfully brief occasions, are rich and inky. Contrast remains strong and stable throughout, and delineation is decent (particularly considering how ominous the darkest corners of Marnie's house tend to be). Detail is impressive as well. Grain is present, but rarely obscures the film's finest textures, and object definition isn't hindered by edge enhancement, ringing, or inconsistent clarity. A number of soft shots pepper the proceedings, but all should be attributed to Reid, not Asylum's technical presentation. If anything, faint artifacting is a distraction. Luckily, it only seems to appear when harsh reds, searing flames, and bright whites dominate the frame. Otherwise, the image is clean and refined, and doesn't suffer from unintentional source noise, aliasing, DNR, or other digital nonsense. For a direct-to-video release from a small studio, 100 Feet's transfer will give fans their money's worth.
While it boasts a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track, 100 Feet doesn't have the sonic wherewithal to measure up to its macabre potential. Dialogue is crisp and intelligible, but sometimes gets lost beneath the surge of more chaotic sequences. Voices also take a slight hit anytime John Frizzell's music takes center stage. Similarly, LFE output is weighty when called upon but restrained overall, and rear speaker activity is sufficient but unreliable, serving up immersive sequences followed by front-heavy duds. That's not to suggest the mix is mediocre -- or that the soundfield is impenetrable -- but to point out that the film's at-times two-dimensional design is a hindrance. To its credit, directionality is generally convincing and pans are effortless, meaning acoustics and ambience are given opportunities to play small but vital roles in the presentation. Ultimately, 100 Feet sounds pretty good, it just doesn't offer the polish or proficiency required to match the quality its video transfer.
Sorry direct-to-video junkies, the Blu-ray edition of 100 Feet doesn't include any significant special features.
With more bark than bite, 100 Feet is merely an above average direct-to-video release; a predictable horror outing that lacks an edge. Its AV presentation is more rewarding, granting ghost story diehards a surprisingly adept video transfer and an adequate DTS-HD Master Audio track. I just wish it brought more special features to the table; a commentary or a behind-the-scenes documentary would have been a welcome addition to Reid's low-budget film. Still, while renting is the wisest course of action, Janssen fans will be fairly happy with the high definition results.
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