HOLLOWS GROVE

Cinemavixion Review

Craig Efros's "Hollows Grove" plunges viewers into a found-footage nightmare, following a crew of reality ghost hunters whose investigation of a supposedly haunted orphanage spirals into a terrifying ordeal. Released in 2014, the film, starring Mykelti Williamson, Lance Henriksen, and Matthew Carey, attempts to blend the familiar tropes of supernatural horror with the immediacy of documentary filmmaking. While the premise promises escalating dread, the execution often struggles to escape the genre's conventions. The film's strength lies in its commitment to its gritty aesthetic, aiming for a raw, unvarnished look at the descent into terror. However, as the events unfold, the narrative threads can become entangled, leaving the audience yearning for a clearer path through the chaos. Despite its shortcomings, "Hollows Grove" offers a chilling exploration of fear and the unknown, particularly for those who appreciate the found-footage subgenre and its particular brand of visceral horror.