You’ll never stay anywhere else|Jul. 20, 2021|United States|R
Genre: Fantasy;Horror;Mystery;Thriller;TV;Movie
Description: **Room 9: A Horror Film That Misses the Mark**
Room 9, written and directed by Thomas Walton, revolves around a revenge plot spanning 40 years. Despite featuring notable horror actors like Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th, Hatchet), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), and Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween), the film falls short in delivering genuine horror or a compelling storyline.
The story begins with a newlywed couple renting a hotel room, specifically Room 9. While they are enjoying their time together, a group of men break in and brutally murder them. The attackers claim they were ordered to cleanse the couple’s sins. This opening scene is accompanied by unsettling sound effects and a grainy, VHS-like visual style, which seems intended to evoke a flashback but instead appears like a poorly executed filter.
The title sequence resembles a 1990s metal music video, featuring random visuals and a garage band soundtrack, interspersed with scenes of Jed Bedford (Berryman) praying. The entire film feels like an extended self-produced music video, with songs often overpowering the dialogue. Throughout the runtime, viewers may hope for a shift to a more serious tone, but Room 9 remains fixated on its overbearing sound design and disjointed visuals, leaving little room for a coherent narrative.
Cast director: Thomas Walton
Cast actor: Kane Hodder, Michael Berryman, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brian Anthony Wilson, Tony Devon, Michael Emery, David Raine, Adam Ratcliffe, Kenneth McGregor, Renee Chambers-Liciaga
Original name: Room 9