Paranormal Adoption (2012) Reviews

• I loved this movie!

  zondrawilson2012-08-03

  If you love horror movies...then brace yourself for an entertainment adventure. Although this movie is an independent film, in my opinion, it mirror's a big budget production. It has excitement, mystery and a great cast of actors. It offer's subtle messages through out the film that will keep you holding on to your seat. It's as suspenseful as it is scary. The doll looks creepy doesn't it? I loved how REAL the movie felt and looked...especially the death scenes. What a great addition to a fun filled horror night of movies during a Halloween party. Also, Piper didn't an amazing job as the "evil" little girl. I can't wait to see her in more movies. Definitely worth watching!

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• a family horror film

  lcr4662012-09-12

  It's ending was a real surprise to me. It contains human drama as well as paranormal mystery. The cast is an attractive and interesting bunch, especially the little girl, Piper Watts, who is a remarkable talent. The writing is clever and subtle. It shows the excellence and innovation that can be achieved outside of the Hollywood mainstream. It's suitable for families or for people who find themselves alone at night, in an empty house. The movie seems to have been made by a creative family-like team by the way that the cast work together and the quality of the production. I want to see what else they've made, and what they might produce in the future.

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• Awesome film

  dwe-435-8258422012-07-29

  Excellent overall, ten stars . If you like paranormal films, you will like this very unique indie film. The trailer only scratches the surface of this film, but gives you a little taste of what the film is about. There is a lot going on with some very subtle clues throughout. Good looking and believable cast with some very interesting characters. Strong acting, great storyline, excellent cinematography and soundtrack. There is as much drama and mystery as there is horror in this thriller which separates it from other paranormal films where the focus is only on paranormal phenomena. This is a non rated and very entertaining film. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys, horror, thriller, mystery, and drama genres.

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• Don't go in expecting a Chucky style bloodbath and you should be really impressed!

  IFeelCream2012-08-21

  With a name like Paranormal Adoption, you make mistakenly expect yet another Paranormal Activity knock off. Don't make that mistake though please as this film is actually a really well made, excellently acted, spooky chiller which plays out much like a feature length horror anthology style episode. Plot wise, the film features a young loving couple, Rich and Lynn, emotionally crippled by the death of their daughter in a devastating accident. After spending many months dealing with their loss and trying for another baby, the pair are presented with the opportunity to get to know 8 year old Lacy with a view to adopting her, if all goes well. As always, there is one catch in this scenario; Lacy comes with a friend, the insanely freakish looking doll 'Ms Rachel'. Trust me, you would not wish to wake up in the middle of the night to see this grinning anomaly sat at the end of your bed! Still, Lacy goes nowhere without Ms Rachel and in order to bring her into their lives, both must accept the second new addition to their family. Of course the adoption goes through and Lacy becomes an official member of the Thomas family. Sadly it soon becomes apparent that little Lacy is not used to being denied her own way and her attachment to her doll is far more disturbing than simply a coping mechanism related to her biological parents deaths. As those around Lacy are subjected to inexplicable incidents, some far more serious than others, it becomes very clear that something is dangerously wrong with Lacy. An immediate plus point going for this film is the acting. Both Marina Lyons and William Morse do a great job of portraying a deeply in love yet fractured pair and it's very easy to believe they are indeed an authentic couple. Likewise Piper Watts is scarily believable as the seemingly malignant Lacey. Here is a young madam you do not wish to upset believe me. There were once or two less effective performances but hey this is an independent film after after all! The film is also excellently shot, a very professional looking film for a low budgeter! Notable scenes in the film include a nasty accident caused by Lacey against a classmate who is picking on her. This scene shows Ms Lacey physically acknowledge what Lacey has done and the damage she has caused - shudder!!! Also a creepy dinner table scene involving Ms Rachel's 'wandering' eyes.......... Whether Ms Rachel is in fact a doll with a life of its own or if there are more frightening forces at work is up to you to figure out. All I will say is that the ending provides a superbly chilling surprise which you may not have expected although it may also leave you with a few answered questions. A sequel to come perhaps? Check out the films official Facebook page NOW! Definitely one to rent or buy via Amazon or iTunes - so go do it.... before Ms Rachel comes for you....

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• One unique paranormal film

  hetty-447-3007712012-08-11

  Quite entertaining. There are a lot of things that drew me to watch this film several times. The characters are very real. I believe that this couple are actually married. I looked up the dad ( William Morse) on IMDb to see if he was actually married to the actress who played the mom ( Marina Lyon ) and saw that he is not, but that's how good the performance was. The actress that played the little girl is Piper Watts who also gave a very real performance. Extraordinary for a girl that young. All of the supporting characters like the priest, funeral director, detective, attorney, etc were also extremely well cast. The film starts out slow as the characters are introduced, and the back stories are revealed. It doesn't take long for the momentum to build and you won't want to make any trips for popcorn during the second half of the film. I told two friends about this film and they liked it as much as I did. Ten stars.

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