The Unknown Trilogy (2007)

Somewhere between the boundaries of life and death lays the darkest places in the human heart. In these dimly lit recesses crouch fears older than mankind itself. Yet only by visiting this netherworld from time to time can we hope to unearth what lurks just beyond the grasp of our imaginations. The Unknown Trilogy dares to navigate these shadowy passages in three chilling tales that will make you glad you decided to come along for the ride...System Requirements:Approx. 90 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR/PSYCHOLOGICAL UPC: 783722274446 Manufacturer No: 27444 Product Description

boring

Don't waste your money or your time. This movie was a total let down. I could not even get through this movie. October 3, 2008

It should be known...

This is a really good anthology, best I've seen in a long time. Just about flawless actually. The only thing is, that I thought the kids featured in the second story should have been a little older for some things they do in their roles; other than that, great! This isn't cheap looking, poorly acted out, or done from an average written script like so many of the newer anthologies. Well done, like Twilight Zone The Movie, which has always been my favorite. March 9, 2008

Great concept, good acting, but.... Hun?

The Unknown Trilogy is a throwback serialized horror movie, very much in the vein of the first Tales from the Crypt or even Vault of HorrorTales From the Crypt / Vault of Horror (Double Feature). It is three stories of `horror' bound together by a narrator. Those first two movies were based on EC Comics and they had some glimmer of horror.

However, the quiet tone of Unknown Trilogy and the lack of follow through in some of the stories makes this film an easy one to pass over in favor of more horrific fare.

There are three stories represented here. The first is about a gambler who is a loser and finds himself making a very unholy deal in order to save his skin. It has some great, classic actors in it (though they only make cameos). I liked the pace, I thought the story and writing were decent and I liked the actors. I was like "cool! Bring on the next two!". The second story is about a young boy who is frightened of many things, especially funeral homes. When his friends dare him to visit one, he is confronted with his greatest fears. In this story, I found the ending trite and a little limp. It wasn't delivered with enough explanation or gusto. When the narrator says his next bit (I can't tell you what without giving away the end) I was asked myself "When did that happen? Hun? What was the significance of the coughing, and..." That was it, because I decided to write that off and move on to the next story. It was about a man who lost his little boy on Christmas and sinks into a terrible depression. I had the ending pegged in 10 minutes. 10 minutes! Then I wasted my other 15 to nod and say "Yep."

The uneven quality of the three stories and lack of well completed endings in two of the three stories earns my three star rating. The three stars are really for the first story about the gambler. If you feel so inclined, watch the first story and then don't watch the next two. Just don't do it. So think you're investing in 30 minutes of darn decent film.

Also know, this is a very quiet, very psychological horror movie. There are no moments of actual terror involved, so if you're looking for any of that, run far, far away.
March 7, 2008

The Unknown 'Thrillogly" (Trilogy) :)

We really enjoyed these three short stories (reminiscent of the old "Twilight Zone". The actors and the filming are exceptional. Grab some popcorn and your sweetie; and be prepared to be entertained! February 27, 2008

"The Unknown" stands alone

This wonderfully crafted film is one that stands alone in the "supernatural thriller" genre. Though comprised of three unrelated stories, nevertheless, intensity and intrigue builds from one to the next, culminating gloriously with "Gone". Indescribable is actor Sal Mazzotta's ability to pour out his soul and speak volumes without saying a word. Christmas holiday musical scores, devoid of cheer, hold time and drive emotion. Not to be missed, The Unknown Trilogy is undoubtedly the next generation of film we've been waiting for. October 31, 2007

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