I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Absolutely the worst movie.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

This is a great example of a movie that has a lot more buried in it than what you see on it's cover. Depending on your inclinations, you'll either love it or hate it when it's twisty-turny bits start to do their thing.There are some reviews claiming that the acting is very poor. Honestly, they are not far off. The acting is slow, and so is the development. The lines are overly written, portraying a little too much imagination in long-winded passages that are almost poetic in nature. Still, I would say that the lines are delivered with as much sense and effectiveness as the actors could have mustered up. Watch it and ask yourself, "How would I have delivered that line?" and I suspect you will find yourself beginning to agree with the simple candor that the actors used on screen.Also, in the case of the main protagonists, you start to realize that the excessively verbose mannerisms actually make a certain sense, and even become relevant later on as the characters begin to reveal their more interesting secrets. While the characters seem unreal at first, you start to see why they are the way they are later.The film's biggest drawbacks are it's poor filming, slow movement, and it's highly unlikely circumstantial timing. What I mean by the timing is that events happen that leave you scratching your head and asking yourself, "Why, when and how did this happen?" The director feels no need to answer these questions, as the film's magic is contained almost entirely in the house where the events occur. The writers felt no need to explain why the world outside kept intruding.Lastly, the filming is all blue and moody. It's a silly method of filming, I never liked it. Stop using the filters, bring in some dang light and make a movie we can see.I really feel like I did NOT waste my time on this one. I don't know if I can call it original in any way other than it's incredible and unusual mix of themes, but it was definitely entertaining.And that's really the point. Entertainment. It's the bottom line of movie making. I recommend this movie, simply because it's so.. bizarre.I really feel like this is something of a hidden gem. It deserves a redo, a more modern reiteration to work out the bugs.

What the hell did I just watch??? I stumbled across this Director today and liked the first film I saw of his (The Gravedancers) so much I had to look up his other movies. This one caught my eye and I'm so glad it did. I'm still reeling from that insanity but loved every moment of it. I read that he made this flick with a budget of under $100,000 and that 9 minutes of his movie were hacked off despite his objections. Yet even with those obstacles to it's success this movie still has lashings of charm and is well worth seeing. I read a lot of reviews suggesting Mendez is trying to be Tarantino or Lynch - I disagree. He is just being Mendez. I can see from the two movies I watched that he has his very own distinct style - an insane style - but quite definitely all his own. Why do people think anyone who is "different" is trying to be those two over-rated directors anyway? I love Tarantino's flicks and SOME of Lynch's work but they are not the be all and end all of interesting directing. There are other more talented and off-the-wall directors around and it's a little sad that they are less widely known (except among the die-hard horror/thriller fans!!). One thing's for sure, Mendez has a much wackier sense of humor than either of those two, from what I've seen so far, and doesn't take himself anywhere near as seriously (thank goodness).In a world flooded with bland horror movies & uninspired copy-cat directors, it's always a thrill to discover one who does his own thing, even if his style may not suit everyone. We should be supporting efforts like this - keeping in mind this was a debut effort on a teeny tiny budget - regardless of it's flaws. Yes the lighting has problems, the acting was suss, the dialogue a little clunky etc etc But there is much to be admired in this movie and Mendez has won a new fan today.SEE IT!!! And watch it with no expectations and an open-mind (and try not to read any spoilers!!). You will love it. I've given it an 8 taking into account the low low budget, the unfortunate hacking of his finished movie and his newness as a director. I hope he gets to work with a big budget and quality actors one day. PS I loved BOB!!!!

i saw this movie years ago and still love it today. we actually bought it because it was so good. the story is quite strange, the plot just keeps getting more odd. the characters are awesome though. you never know what insanity will happen next. i'd put it in the B movie category, but that is a good thing to me. B movies are excellent.. and as far this film goes, it's at the top of my B movie list! if you watch this film and have even a shred of sense of humor, you will like it. i promise!The Convent is another film directed by Mike Mendez. This one is excellent as well. Has a lot of the same qualities as Real Killers did. that same insanity, that same eerie feel. if you liked Real Killers, you will like the Convent also!

This was the filmmakers first film. It was shot for less than 100,000 dollars, but Mike Mendez was able to show that he is a talent to be respected. The dialogue was interesting, the visuals were great, and the acting was excellent for the price. I don't think many could do much better in the price range.