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I do love found footage horror movies, even the bad ones I don't really regret watching, despite a lot being quite similar and having the same annoying flaws, but I can't help it, it's a genre I love despite all of this.
The Taking of Deborah Logan is a film that took me by surprise with its unique blend of demonic horror and real-life tragedy and while it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the best found footage movies out there, it certainly leaves a lasting strong impression.
The plot follows Mia and her film crew, who set out to document the life of Deborah Logan, an elderly woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their original intention is to capture the effects of the disease on Deborah and her daughter, Sarah.
But, as the filming progresses, they begin to encounter some strange and disturbing occurrences.
The shift from documenting a medical condition to uncovering a terrifying mystery is handled really well, making the horror all seem all the more impactful as it unfolds.
What starts as a documentary about Alzheimer's gradually turns into a creepy story about possession with plenty of jump scares and some genuinely creepy moments, thanks to the excellent acting.
The film doesn't rely much on special effects; instead, the eerie feeling comes from the acting and the appearance of the person affected, and when the effects are used, they’re effective and leave you with a what just happened? moment.
A major highlight of the film is Jill Larson’s portrayal of Deborah, as she brings to life the fear and confusion of someone losing themselves to Alzheimer’s as she manages to make Deborah both a sympathetic and frightening figure.
The movie does stumble as it nears its conclusion though, like many horror films, it can’t resist the temptation to go a bit over the top in the final act, leading to a chaotic and somewhat predictable ending.
Despite these flaws, The Taking of Deborah Logan is a strong entry in the found footage genre as it successfully taps into the real fear associated with Alzheimer’s, using it as a backdrop for a pretty sold horror movie.
While it might lean on some typical horror elements by the end, the film’s exploration of the disease and its impact on a family gives it an edge over other films in the found footage genre and is well worth watching. [The Taking Of Deborah Logan on IMDB]
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