Asylum Tapes

WARNING: "ASYLUM TAPES" IS THE SAME AS "GREYSTONE PARK"! BUYER BEWARE!
I guess I'm the first reviewer to have found out the hard way that "The Asylum Tapes" is the same exact movie as "Greystone Park." I should have known, just reading the product description. Oh, well, live and learn. I don't really know which title is the original; I do know that I bought GP in the Blu-ray/DVD combo and am pleased with that. I just thought I'd share this bit of knowledge with my fellow horror movie buffs. I do like the movie, though.

A Great Horror Film
When I first read the plot synopsis for THE ASYLUM TAPES, I have to admit that I was not too interested. After all, the found-footage sub-genre is flooded with similar concepts. But I'm very glad I took a chance on this film because it is actually a unique and well-made jaunt into terror.

I did not realize this film was made by Oliver Stone's son until I pulled it up on IMDB.com while writing my review. This explains where director Sean Stone gets some of his talent; I would wager that the filmmaking gene is almost hereditary in their family.

THE ASYLUM TAPES is shot well, or as well as can be expected when it comes to supposed found-footage. This means that the camera is shaky, but never to the point to where you can't see what's going on in the scene. This is a good thing, too, since the filming location has low light-levels in most of the shots.

The acting is also good, which makes this film even more enjoyable. As we all know, acting in these...

A Fun Found Footage Flick
This movie is a great find for fans of the genre. Sean and his friends explore an abandoned psychiatric hospital, and discover way more terror than they had ever bargained for. Features a cameo from Oliver Stone!

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