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RE-MOTE: The Lost Reels
In the process of remastering Albert Falzon's 1972 classic film, Morning of the Earth, 90 minutes of never-before-seen 16mm camera original outtakes were unexpectedly unearthed. Because of the wealth of this material, a 38-minute film was produced. Getting back to where it all began, this artistic showcase of the “Lost Reels” paints a more complete picture of the filmmaker's journey, and reveals culturally, environmentally and socially significant details of a forgotten past. The film covers Australia, Bali and Hawaii, and is accompanied by an all original soundtrack.
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Plot Summary
A documentary filmmaker and his crew set out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a legendary B-movie director and his final, unfinished film. Their investigation leads them to a remote, abandoned film set rumored to be cursed, where they uncover disturbing secrets and find themselves trapped in a terrifying reality.
Critical Reception
RE-MOTE: The Lost Reels received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped scares, though some appreciated its ambitious concept and nods to classic horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise of a film-within-a-film horror narrative.
Criticized for its pacing and a lack of genuinely frightening moments.
Some viewers found the meta-commentary on filmmaking to be interesting, while others felt it detracted from the horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews for RE-MOTE: The Lost Reels are scarce, with very limited feedback available. Those that exist suggest a polarizing film with a novel concept that didn't fully deliver on its horror potential for many.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Adam Marcus, previously directed the cult horror film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation'.
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