The Hem was OK, but I do feel it could have expanded more on some points to make it more interesting.
Synopsis
A documentary crew investigate an abandoned, haunted church that is on the verge of collapse. The crew is allowed inside by a caretaker but must finish their investigation before dark. The film explores the urban legend surrounding the church’s history and a past tragedy, which locals are reluctant to discuss.
My Thoughts on The Hem
Good Points
Found-Footage Execution
The Hem handles its found footage style naturally, and it avoids some familiar gimmicks you normally see.
Believable Characters
Their choices feel fairly real, and some small details help add some believable authenticity.
Strong Use of Darkness
The film makes darkness work for the suspense rather than against it.
The Ghost
Isabelle Rose in a wedding gown, appearing in corners and stairways, is fairly creepy and well shot.
The Storytelling
The Hem switches between the crew and the detectives, which does allow for a bit more narrative depth than typical single perspective found footage films.
Strong Visual Composition
Even with handheld footage, the camera movement and framing here helped make the chapel a visually strong setting.
Freshness Within Familiar Tropes
While it does lean on classic story elements, the Hem finds a few interesting ways to make them feel new.
Bad Points
Limited Backstory for Isabelle
The film could have given more context for her motives and the fire.
Predictable Narrative
The story follows familiar beats, and while as mentioned these are executed well enough at times, you aren’t going to be surprised too much.
Pacing
The pacing is a bit off, and at times I struggled a bit to remain interested.
Minimal Character Development
Aside from the core crew, the supporting characters needed a bit more exploring.
Lack of Complexity in Story
The plot is straightforward, which makes it easy to follow but is far less layered than it could have been.
Limited Exploration of Setting
The chapel is a great setting, but the film doesn’t fully use the surrounding town or environment.
Few Emotional Stakes
The crew’s personal stakes are fairly minimal, and I think the story could have benefited from some more character-driven tension or personal connections.
Minor Technical Inconsistencies
Some camera angles and lighting shifts are slightly jarring.
Final Thoughts on The Hem
The Hem was OK, but I do feel it could have expanded more on some points to make it more interesting and been a little bit more bold.
It had its moments though.
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