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7/10
This faux documentary makes 'Blair Witch' look like 'A Christmas Story'.
lnvicta1 November 2015
The Conspiracy is about exactly what the title suggests: conspiracies. From 9/11 to the New World Order to occult rituals between world leaders, The Conspiracy wraps it all up into one incredulous story that is documented as realistically as possible. Real footage is mixed in with false claims, blurring the lines of reality, and one of the lingering themes in the movie is the fact that it's easy to dismiss conspiracy theories but it's impossible to disprove them. It's a fantastic concept for a horror movie and it's executed as barebones as possible - we're on the journey with these reporters, and you better be ready for one hell of a ride.

The first half is mainly setting the foundation for disbelievers. The cameramen begin as skeptics, then one of them starts to believe, then one of their contacts goes missing leading them to believe he was taken by the same syndicate they're researching, then they become even more determined to find the truth. It's similar to The X-Files in the searching for truth aspect, but it's far more dark and sinister. The syndicate here want the world to be run by one government, birthing the New World Order, and actual presidential speeches are cut together to make it as credible looking as it can be. No matter how skeptical you are, it's easy to get lost in the mindset of, "Hey, what if this were true..."

I'm not going to spoil anything because the less you know the better. I will say that the third act is an absolute roller coaster, but the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts. It's an exercise in the underground; the occult; the "what ifs". Some interviewees are masked in anonymity - blank faces and robotic voices - multiplying the creep factor by a hundred percent. Again, from the documentary-style filming to the expertly edited real footage, The Conspiracy blurs the lines between reality and fiction to the point of probability, and there's nothing scarier in horror than not knowing what is true and what isn't.
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7/10
Perfect horror story for our times
themissingpatient10 August 2013
Aaron and Jim are documentary filmmakers who become fascinated by a street preaching conspiracy theorist. A man who spends all his time spreading a message, like a modern day prophet, about how we are all slaves and the world is run by a group of rich men who are connected by secret societies. When this man suddenly vanishes, Aaron begins to study the clues the missing man left them and believing in the conspiracy as well.

Anyone familiar with the dark side of YouTube will know what this film is exploring. It's a mockumentary with elements of found-footage horror that touches on as many different conspiracy theories as possible but eventually focuses in on a particular secret society.

The Conspiracy is a perfect horror story for our times. Don't expect an average horror film, this is Blair Witch Project meets Eyes Wide Shut. The writer/director, Christopher MacBride, fearless dives into the frightening subject matter and keeps the film as real as possible, working well within the small budget. The film is quite an accomplishment in more ways than one.
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7/10
I've been waiting for something like this.
TomShortell16 February 2014
I've always had a love for conspiracy theories because they are surreal and they're just fun to research personally. I enjoy being scared and horror doesn't do that for me these days but the dialogue aspects of this did it for me.

I like a horror film that actually frightens you but this frightened me in more of a factual way. The information given out was important to listen to. It felt like something different this horror film and its great when one stands out to you. Which it did.

The build up was good as there was barely any causes to horror affection until the ending when the actual events occur in. A very interesting and positive horror film that deserves more than it should get. The slow side to this really worked well as it allowed the ending to build of some very nice factual points. Conspiracy Theories for you.
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7/10
An unexpected surprise
michelleward1514 August 2013
This movie had no fan fare that I am aware of and I came upon it by chance. The documentary style the film is shot in and the storyline are all really interesting and quiet believable. The film starts out as interview piece with one person in particular who believes in conspiracy theories. One world Order and a group of high powered individuals controlling us is the theme and it is perfectly pitched for our times. The acting, particularly the person who plays Terrace at the beginning of the film is good, I feel I could have spent more time with Terrance, he is an engrossing character. The movie which goes from Documentary style to a Thriller with ease is a real surprise package, I really enjoyed the experience.
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7/10
Found footage film done well
shawn40048 August 2013
The story is about a couple of guys are making a documentary about the people (or specifically one person) who are true believers in conspiracy theories. When their subject disappears, they get wrapped up in the conspiracy theory and investigate it. They end up sneaking into a Bohemian Grove type setting.

Really good, relatively low budget film. The cinematography is good especially where they are filming through "hidden cameras," giving enough for the viewer to understand whats going on but believably hidden. The acting was good and I was satisfied by the ending.

The film isn't completely surprising, but it builds the tension well and leads to some pretty creepy scenes. And I agree with the Moviesdotcom review that said that it's the smartest found footage film since "Blair Witch." Bottom line- I was pleasantly surprised by how good the movie was.
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Compelling and convincing; a chilling and believable film
LeSamourai8626 April 2016
Two film-makers shooting a documentary on conspiracy theories soon find themselves out of their depth.

Judging from the cover of the DVD, I was expecting another generic found-footage film with elements of a slasher movie, however, not since the paranoia films of the 70s (such as those directed by Alan J. Pakula) has a conspiracy film frightened me as much as this film did. In fact, I was more frightened than I normally am these days when watching most horror films. The style of this movie is a mix of pseudo-documentary and found footage styles, however, it is many times more convincing than the ones I have seen so far in the latter genre. Though it may not hearken to the classic 70s conspiracy thrillers in terms of its aesthetics, it certainly does so in spirit and in the extent to which it very effectively induces paranoia.

The events in the film are given credence by the initial set-up, which references many real-life world events and conspiracy theories, such as JFK's assassination, 9/11 and World War One. The film asks and attempts to answer some of the questions regarding with whom power really resides, how much influence and control "they" have, and reasons for the methods "they" employ. One aspect chillingly realised is the extent to which "they" can manipulate not just what we see and hear but also how we see and hear it. The film shows how powerless we really are, at least as individuals, in the faces of these monumental positions of power; you'll be fine if you conform but anyone who dares to question will be dealt with. The film also asks how much freedom we have in society- are we truly free?

A very strong element in the film is the score by Darren Baker, which is instrumental in creating an atmosphere of horror and dread. The score incorporates an organ (in certain sequences, the organ actually provides additional emotional depth), some very loud and ominous-sounding horns, and something which is reminiscent of an air-raid siren. I am listening to the score as I write this piece, and it does not lose its power outside of the film. It makes me long to watch the film again, and it has not even been 24 hours since I first watched it!

The Conspiracy is utterly compelling and convincing, a chilling and believable film with much plausibility, a film which elicits a visceral as well as an intellectual response from its witnesses. Even if you don't subscribe to conspiracy theories, you just might find yourself being carried away by what this film proposes.

Note: I would not be surprised if any/all proposed conspiracy theories are (ever) proved to be true. I find what is proposed in this film truly terrifying, however, one thought comforts me: the world will end one day, regardless of whether you look at it from a religious or scientific point of view. These powerful people and the rest of us will all be dust. When you think of it like this, these so called powerful people truly pale in significance. They are not powerful after all. None of us are.
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7/10
Conspiracy Fun
antmlfc12 August 2013
The Conspiracy A really interesting mockumentary dealing with conspiracy theories and secret societies. If your a fan on the conspiracy TV shows i.e Joe Rogan Questions Everything or Jesse Ventura 's Conspiracy Theory you will love it. With many movies using the found footage idea the market as been flooded they are cheap to make and some people think there real i.e Blair Witch but the filmmakers here use some nice little tricks. The movie starts off a little slow as they build it around nine eleven and introduce you the the secret society and the conspirator but it does kick into gear. It progresses very nicely by introducing people they interview who want to have anonymity which is a great ploy to keep the tension going for the rest of the movie. A very solid effort on an interesting topic. 7/10
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5/10
Flatlined....
vicesquad11 February 2015
Great idea, making a conspiracy film about film makers making a conspiracy film... BUT it just goes nowhere... like a shaggy dog story told by a reasonably good story teller conspiracy is let down by a plot that gets thinner and thinner until there is nothing left to bite into. Yes, it's a reasonably entertaining film, I have spent many worse 1hour 20 odd minutes in front of a TV screen my life but when the punchline to The Conspiracy comes you simply think "why?"

This film could have been so much more - imagine the awesome film Seven ending on a weak note. I hope someone takes the idea, forms it into something solid and makes a worthwhile film.
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8/10
A thought provoking and chilling film ◆≈≈8/10≈≈◆
Thrill_KillZ9 August 2013
This proved to be one of the most surprisingly effective thrillers I have seen in recent memory. At a glance we have an unknown first time writer/director in Christopher MacBride matched with a relatively small budget of just under $1.2 million. Maybe I'm wired a bit different than the average film addict, but when I come upon a new indie film like this my anticipation for the result is much greater than say your average Hollywood blockbuster. Finding greatness in the unknown is what drives me as a fan, while it doesn't always pan out, nothing beats when it does, as this film proves to.

The Conspiracy starts off at a somewhat slow pace as we are introduced to the main characters Jim (James Gilbert) and Aaron (Aaron Poole), two documentary filmmakers who are out to make a film not unlike many you may already be aware of. It's theme based on the age old conspiracy of a worldwide secret society of powerful, wealthy individuals behind such things as staging events to start wars such as WWI, Vietnam and 9/11 Iraq. They become interested not so much into the truth of such conspiracies, but in the people who so adamantly and wholeheartedly believe in them. They find Terrance (Alan C. Peterson) through an internet link, a man who is exactly one of those people. His house is covered in news articles connecting everything and anything that could possibly be evidence in his search for his desired truth. After Terrence goes missing and his landlord is disposing of his possessions, Jim and Aaron take Terrence's research from his apartment walls and begin their own quest to find truth within the mountain of information. After finding the existence of a secret group called Tarsus, they make contact with one of it's members Mark Tucker (Bruce Clayton) , who later gives them access and a chance at finding and filming one of their secret rituals.

The first half of "The Conspiracy" can appear deceptively mundane. Do not make the assumption that this is just another propaganda film filled with unconfirmed speculations. The last act is the real deal, it's as chilling as it gets. The score pulls you into the scenes as the true reality of the events is slowly revealed to each of the characters. Their mini spy cams give off a perspective from their eyes that really pays off. For a small budget indie film from a first time writer/director it was an extremely original, effective thriller which I would surely recommend. One thing I should note though, while listed as a thriller/horror film it stays mainly within the confines of a thriller, replacing needless gore instead with a very sinister atmosphere, which proves to be a worthwhile trade.
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7/10
It doesn't look so far fetched now in lockdown 2020
lyndseymcd7526 November 2020
This new world order thing is all a bit too close for comfort now we're in lockdown (again) in 2020. Whether you believe in the great reset or the new world order or not, it certainly feels pretty real atm.

But I liked the film, i liked the paranoia and the slow build, it reminded me a wee bit of Kill List.
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5/10
I really liked it at first and then it got boring at the end
rbulger-198-41530620 January 2021
Just watched it. It was very compelling at first as it began. then it started to drag on and i started to yawn .... could of ended different
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8/10
An intense found footage thriller
alain-kapel59 August 2013
This is an effective and enthralling film which uses the mockumentary formula very well. It actually builds an atmosphere in the first half, unlike so many other genre films in the past few years (there are always exceptions of course). Both main characters are simple, but believable, and the increasingly dangerous situations they find themselves in are directed with care. If you're a horror fan like myself, you probably won't be surprised when you realize where the whole thing is going, but you'll still enjoy the film until the very end (which is debatable, but original).

I can complain about the fact that the film doesn't dig that much into many of the conspiracy theories it presented, it just kind of mentions them, but I guess that wasn't it's primary goal... It also seemed a bit far-fetched in the last 15 minutes. Other than that, it was just fine.

I recommend this film to any horror fan out there, especially if you're a fan of found footage thrillers and you dig conspiracy theories.
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7/10
Brilliant
gavin694227 July 2014
A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society.

Although this film is fiction, it could in many ways just as well be fact in how it explores what opening our minds to conspiracy theories can do to a person. Starting with 9/11, chemtrails, Bilderberg, and many other angles, they then switch to the Tarsus Club (with an incredible online campaign to support it).

This was quite enjoyable and a clever idea. Highly recommended for any conspiracy, thriller or horror fan. As of July 2014, it is available on Netflix and well worth seeing there or wherever you can find it.
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5/10
Everything I say is a lie. I am lying.
jfgibson7325 September 2022
This movie was about two filmmakers who are looking for something to make a documentary about. At first, they spend time with a guy who saves newspaper clippings and believes that everything we are ever told is a lie and that there are sinister intentions behind every person or corporation that possess any level of power or influence. The second half of the movie finds them focusing on a specific conspiracy theory that serves as an analog for the Illuminati. They keep poking around where they shouldn't, and get further and further involved. I found the early parts of the movie extremely tiresome. The man with all the conspiracy theories just came off as a guy spouting off crazy ideas that any 13 year old could come up with. The last portion of the movie actually builds some interest and starts to get a little bit fun, but it wasn't enough to justify a feature length movie. There just wasn't enough story there.
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7/10
A blueprint on how to do a lot with a little.
coycolimore28 September 2022
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I don't know what kind of budget this movie had, but it clearly wasn't a big one. And yet, this has enough in it to lure you in, keep you interested, and even surprise you in the end. How did they accomplish that? Well, it certainly wasn't with big explosions, special effects, or gore. It's with a believable script, a well defined storyline, and solid acting. This shows that found footage is not always an excuse to cover the limitations of the budget (or of the skills of the makers). In this case, it simply is an intriguing way of telling the story. This is by no means a new idea, but how do you engage your audience when your subject is something controversial that some people believe? You tell the story from the point of view of a skeptic. That way your viewer has the impression of forming their own opinion on what's going on based on the facts that happen before their eyes, without having notiions randomly spoon fed to them. This is why The Exorcist is a great movie and The Conjuring is not. The former has two skeptics as the main characters dealing with the subject matter throughout most of the film. The latter shows two soldiers of Jesus tackling the evil from the get go. The ending, which many people criticize, is another strong point of this film. Again, because it downplays itself, formally telling you that nothing actually happened. But strongly hinting that it was all real, that someone did get slaughtered there, and the survivors were then forced to act as though it was all a sharade, part of the show. Again, nothing new, Eyes Wide Shut showed exactly the same thing (and arguably better), but The Conspiracy did it from a different angle. I went through some of the negative reviews and I can group them into two categories: 1) disappointed conspiracy theorists who didn't see enough of their silly beliefs portrayed on screen; 2) people who like to pose as expert movie critics, criticizing the acting and/or the script without being able to objectively tell what was wrong or what didn't work. A possible third group, which I placed under 2), includes those who didn't see enough gore to classify this as a horror. I watched it for the second time today and I can tell you I enjoyed myself just as much as I did the first time, almost a decade ago.
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7/10
Fun Canadian Found Footage
victoryismineblast15 July 2014
Canadian found footage finds a duo of documentarians following an conspiracy theorist around and trying to make sense of his ideas and theories.

When he disappears, one of the filmmakers takes up where he left off and starts believing in and researching the ideas that were left in the man's apartment.

They soon learn of a secret society of powerful and rich people and a ritual meeting which they plan to infiltrate.

This paranoid found footage horror is a different take on the subject matter than I have seen so far. It was a lot of fun and got quite creepy towards the conclusion. I found the ending to be a bit of a cop-out but it was still very enjoyable.
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7/10
Probably the best 'found footage' film around
bowmanblue18 September 2014
It seems to go without saying that lately everyone rips on 'found footage' films which are basically shot on hand-held cameras and have people running around shouting directly into the lens. The Blair Witch Project started it all off (if you discount the 'Cannibal Holocaust' movies from yesteryear) which was widely regarded as a modern day classic, however, since then, we have had too many similar clones to take the genre seriously any more.

However, 'The Conspiracy' actually chooses a - slightly - different route, by not having any supernatural element in it. Instead, it focuses on a couple of young video journalists who are filming a documentary on a conspiracy theorist. Then, when he goes missing, they discover there's more to it than meets the eye.

As with most found footage films, the acting is pretty good, but, what sets this one apart, is its air of believability. Because there are no witches or dinosaurs and you can relate some of their conspiracy arguments to what we've seen on the news, you actually start thinking about the world around us. Yes, this film is very much a work of fiction, but there's enough to it that's based on real life to get us questioning why the 'powers that be' do what they do.

If you're one of the few people who actually like found footage films, then definitely watch it. However, even if you don't like that sort of film and you just like decent thrillers then you may enjoy this one, too.
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5/10
I wanted to love this
ericaj-thompson11 August 2022
I wanted to love this but it just fell flat for me. I think the last 30 minutes killed it for me. I was hoping I found another hell house llc but unfortunately it wasn't. I didn't hate it and I do recommend watching at least once. But it definitely won't make regular rotation.
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10/10
My Review Of "The Conspiracy"
ASouthernHorrorFan19 August 2013
"The Conspiracy" is a fictional documentary that plays out like a found- footage soliloquy. The film comes from Christopher McBride who wrote and directed. It stars Aaron Poole, James Gilbert, Ian Anderson, Peter Apostolopoulos and is quite frankly the most brilliant found-footage styled film to come out in a long while. The story follows two friends as they document their attempts to document a conspiracy theorist. Soon they become a deeper part of the documentary than they intended as things begin to get a little more real than they previously believed. Soon an ancient plot to control and dictate world societies by a super secret society is revealed.

The story in "The Conspiracy" was a pretty captivating conspiracy theory that flowed logically and seamlessly. The use of actual known prevailing conspiracies, that run rampant on the net along with one of the darkest known cults of human history, amped up the commanding plot. The style in which "The Conspiracy" was shot played out like a true documentary with softer moments of commentary and reflections from the characters, this created a more emotional connectivity for me that sometimes is lost in found footage films and actual documentaries. The fact that this film plays out as a believable documentary with a convincing conspiracy theory, and does so with very little flaw, is a testament to what can be achieved with the subgenre if care and consideration is taken into account. I honestly believe the conspiracy exposed within this film-even though I know it is a fictional film-it hit all my conspiracy theory nightmare sweet spots!

The drama and suspense is the man drive that moves this film forward, relying totally on the acting and camera tricks to create the intense melodrama from start to finish. It works great in "The Conspiracy". The dialog flowed effortlessly and came off genuine. It didn't feel really forced or over scripted. The main star is the actual conspiracy itself. It is a major player in the real world online conversations and framed by one of the most interesting and aloof cults that ever existed. The Mithraic cult of ancient Rome. You can (not that I have entertained such notions-yet) literally red-line the connection between events, religious backgrounds of people of power, Mithra origin story and cult beliefs to the point of paranoia. It was done in the film with eerie, believable implementation. I left the film with just a bit more fear and paranoia about the world around me, even questioning the truth of conspiracies as well as the truth presented to me by educational tools offered in our society.

"The Conspiracy" is a true horror story but if gore and standard creep affair is your thing then this film may leave you feeling a bit empty. However if you are a fan of any type of horror, and enjoy being taken on a thrill ride through story-regardless of the amount of blood splatter or grue-then "The Conspiracy" will deliver 100%. The clever ways the film is shot using innovative camera tricks in ways that haven't yet been over indulged in the found footage subgenre add the chilling suspense. The film really does prove that there are still some pretty stellar stories left to be told and found footage is still a viable means to tell those stories.
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7/10
Found Footage? Pretty Good regardless.
bjjnedan9 August 2013
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Summary: A couple of guys are making a documentary about a conspiracy theorist. The conspiracy kook disappears and the filmmakers get involved in the same stuff that probably lead to the disappearance.

Firstly, lemme say, I'm not so sure you'd categorize this as found footage since the voices and faces of the secret society have been censored. Besides that, this film is pretty good. The acting is good, although it's tough to tell when these guys go undercover because everything is edited, which makes it not found footage in my book. For me, since I don't believe in that stupid conspiracy crap, the film almost lost me when the fat kook guy was explaining how several events linked each other. Anyways, everything is very realistic. There are some parts that are suspenseful, but I don't understand how this is called a horror. Thriller, maybe. Horror, f*ck no. I've been to a secret society gathering/party, secret is meant to be used very loosely in my case though, and that made the part of the movie when they've infiltrated the club feel very real to me. Again, if you're looking to be scared, stay away. But, if you like realistic "found footage," or "docu-drama," (whatever), then I'd suggest this. I can't in good conscience call this a horror or even a thriller, but..., I did enjoy how real this... thing, felt. Near the end, it started to lose the realism. Then, the end made it seem real again, which I liked.
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3/10
The makers needed to conspire a better storyline.
wadechurton17 August 2013
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'The Conspiracy' (2012) promised much and delivered disappointing results. Basically these two American guys begin a documentary about a local conspiracy theory nut and discover that he's not wrong about a very private club for world leaders which sets global policy. They attempt to infiltrate it and complications ensue. It started off well but ran aground about a third of the way in, whereupon the plot holes and predictability of the storyline became painful distractions. It was all far too easy for the guys to get inside the club and blindingly obvious what was going to happen. Ah well, things don't always do what they say on the tin. This 'shaggy dog story' was like one of those notoriously misleading 'serving suggestions' on a pack of risotto; you order what looks to be a banquet and you get served up a snack.
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8/10
Enthralling
cB3918 August 2013
I just came upon this movie, and having liked the poster decided to give it a watch, though I was skeptical of the "Tie Camera" and other first person camera usages. Going into the movie, having done no research on the story or anything related, I wasn't expecting such an entertaining film. After the movie, I am still pretty confused about the distinction between the reality and the fiction that the film presents (not reading any reviews or interviews).

Plot - The film starts of as two guys making a documentary on the life of a conspiracy theorist (Terrence). One of the guys (Erin) gets attached to (Terrence's arguments) and seeks to continue his research. It leads him to a secret society, where the goal is to understand it's history, as well as their rituals and membership. The two guys differ in their thought processes about conspiracy theorists, which actually makes the film much more appreciable. There isn't one side putting down the other, and tries to deconstruct the "life of a conspiracy theorist". Without ruining the film, suffice to say, the film picks up with various twists and turns towards the end that are well worth the wait in this 84 minute flick.

Acting - I found the acting to be quite cold at times though Alan Peterson (Terrance) was amazing, while the main characters juxtaposition allowed for a smooth flow in the story to develop that did help to take away some of the focus from their acting abilities (which were okay, but lacking at times). The various supporting roles didn't encroach with anything interesting, and added little to the film. Sound - The music through the first half of the film was nicely produced and played well, but towards the end, it got extremely harsh and it worked with the movie, but could definitely have been more audience-friendly.

Camera Work - I did not enjoy the first person scenes towards the end of the film, but using the camera's as flashbacks and to record the recordings were definitely well done and well thought out. It is simply a matter of preference to which I dislike the shakiness, whereas other people do enjoy it. Miscellaneous - Overall the story was definitely interesting, and tried to present a variety of views, and the numerous twists, especially the ending are open to interpretation because of their ambiguity, and lead the user to question the intent. We never find out the result of the scene at the end, and the roles of various people are revealed, which draw the user to question: Who made this film, and for what purpose?

I definitely enjoyed this film, and I think it is because I went in with no expectations, and the movie didn't try to tell me a story, but gave me a chance to think about it, and develop my own interpretation, something lacking in spectacle movies. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys Thriller (light horror) movies, that keep you in suspense and actually don't preach to you (on one side or the other). 8/10.
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6/10
Y'all haters corny with that Illuminati mess
youngcollind12 August 2022
Surprisingly solid Canadian mockumentary. The concept is simple: what if every kooky conspiracy nut was right. This had the potential to go south and become quite cheesy, and it's impressive that it didn't.

Where it works is how it ties the plot to real life conspiracy theories, peppering in tidbits that you know you've heard about if you've even dipped your toe down the rabbit hole. While I'm not usually one to buy in to that sort of thing, this is a movie plot after all. I've been asked to suspend disbelief about some pretty ludicrous things, giant monsters, time loops, multiverses, the cast of Friends affording their apartments, by contrast the concept that the elite class has nefarious intentions isn't too far fetched. We all know the powers that be don't have the our best interests in mind, it's simply a matter of how much evil goes on behind the curtain. This close tie to reality, supported by the consistent splicing of real news clips, makes it all quite effectively chilling. It even had me googling to see if The Tarsus Club was something that exists outside the film (it doesn't).

While some good tension was built, it all needed to lead somewhere, and this is where it lost a bit of steam for me. It's just a little predictable where the climax inevitably ends up, and while I don't disagree that it needed to go there, there's just something a little drab in watching the expected play out.
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2/10
Reviews by people in the Film?
arfdawg-14 March 2017
The Plot.

A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society.

Another found footage-ish movie.

For the life of me I do not understand the reasonably good reviews. This movie is atrocious. The acting is horrendous and the script is worse.

The directing is amateurish.

I was bored out of my mind.
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7/10
Bohemian Grove: The Movie
nikosklimentos15 April 2022
A very well made movie for fans of (or believers in) conspiracy theories and found-footage horror. If you like movies like Kill List or The Blair Witch Project, you'll probably enjoy this one. The ending felt a little rushed, but overall I enjoyed it.
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