The Curse of Fehorah Logan In a small town nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, there lies a tale that has been whispered through the generations. The tale is of Fehorah Logan, a young woman whose life ended tragically but whose spirit continues to haunt the land. Fehorah Logan was known for her radiant beauty and enchanting charm. Many men were drawn to her, but she only had eyes for one: Angus MacLeod. Angus was a strong and proud warrior, and he and Fehorah were deeply in love. Their love, however, was not meant to last.
So as the end credits rolled (and I saw that BRYAN SINGER was the producer they mentioned on the poster. Surprised me!) I have to say that, while a massively flawed flick, “The Taking..” was still a rather frightening trip for this here reviewer and had some moments that were worth your time
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And that, in and of itself, is a great horror movie idea as the creepy lady is one of the most famously unsettling images from the last decade in horror movies. First and foremost I would like to point out two things that almost made me turn away from this flick and might make you think twice about venturing into its clutches too; 1.
Their love, however, was not meant to last. One fateful night, as they strolled through the ancient woods hand in hand, they encountered a mysterious old woman. She warned them of a curse that had been placed upon the Logan family for generations.
The curse of fehorah logan
Director: Adam Robitel
Writers: Gavin Heffernan, Adam Robitel
Stars: Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay, Michelle Ang
PLOT:
A documentary crew making a film about Alzheimer’s patients uncovers something sinister while documenting a woman who suffers from the disease.
REVIEW:
I have been conducting a search party across the internets here in the last few weeks in an effort to find any and all hidden gems I can. I have many of my own that I keep in a special library and will be slowly rolling out for you guys here at Fright Flicks but I WANT SOME FOR MYSELF, DAMMIT. It is the curse of the eternal horror film recommender, we tell you guys all about the wonderfully frightening flicks you are missing but we ourselves find it more and more difficult to find the little wonders on the world to blow us away.
This is not a prelude to this review, in that (SPOILER ALERT) this flick isn't some great, amazing find. This is more of a little backstory on how I can across this evil little nightmare movie I will talk about in depth below.
The backstory is that I happened to be recommended this flick in passing on a horror flick website and something about it caught my attention. Maybe it was the poster, which claimed to be from the producer of X-MEN and the close-to-perfection TRICK R' TREAT, or maybe it was just the fact that the flick was about a scary old woman - and to my natural horror sense, old woman are scary - so that must mean good times right?
Maybe. Later on that below.
I also was intrigued by the film's synopsis which talked about a group of researchers delving into a case of Alzheimer’s which might not be what it seems. I love flicks that play games like this as most tend to tell you straight out "this is about possession", "this is about ghost/ monsters/ bigfoot/ witches/ etc" but a flick that boasts a mystery in its plot synopsis is all good to me.
So is Deborah Logan going crazy? Is she possessed? Are evil beings out to slowly steal her soul? Or is she just suffering from a truly destructive disease of the mind? You'll have to watch to find out.
First and foremost I would like to point out two things that almost made me turn away from this flick and might make you think twice about venturing into its clutches too;
1. This flick is found footage.
Now that doesn't automatically put me down for the count, but holy shit, this film perpetrates all the sins of the found footage movie, including what has got to be the worst shaky cam I have ever seen. On top of that the film's script plays all the horror beats and clichés straight down the middle. All I kept wondering was "if you are going to throw an obviously plotted screenplay at us why bother to go the whole found footage route?”
The key interest in this subgenre is being able to let yourself be tricked by the filmmakers into believing this is actual footage that has been found. i.e., real. This is forever ruined by flicks that boast a way too slick for their own good script (like this one) as you are constantly aware you are watching a movie. Even if you try (and I do, I really, really do) to play the "I believe this one is real life footage" game.
This flick could have been a minor classic if it weren't for the found footage angle. In this flick it doesn't work and didn't interest me. Oh well.
2. The number two reason I was almost put off by this movie, and you might be too, is that the flick tends to exploit the disease of Alzheimer’s.
Do you have anyone you love suffering from the disease? Have you ever?
If you do/have or you are just plain sensitive to the real life painful plights of suffers you might have a hard time letting this flick play its horror game. The effects of the disease ARE terrifying and make for some truly scary images but this is NOT a documentary on Alzheimer’s. It is a horror movie and as such should feel a little bad for some of its shots that linger on real life suffers and play it out as creepy horror.
Am I being too sensitive here? Maybe. But I do not know of anyone with the disease and it still struck me as uncouth, so that says something, right there, I think.
Anyways on to the actual review of the flick, what do you say? Let's do this. Here, take a look at this image:
Scary as Satan, right? Well this is the flick's led actress. Yep, you got it right, the filmmakers must have seen Shutter Island (like we all did) and when this here lady and her ONE SHOT popped up they must have shit their pants (like we all did) and then said to each other "Hey, we should make a whole movie about that one chick" (which we all thought). And that, in and of itself, is a great horror movie idea as the creepy lady is one of the most famously unsettling images from the last decade in horror movies.
SO do you feel like watching a fairly pretty, almost regal beauty of an older woman, progress into THAT woman and worse? Then "The Taking. " might just be the fright flick for you.
(BTW: This flick is not literally about that character from Shutter Island. This flick takes place in modern day. I don't know if I had to point that out or not but there it is pointed out)
So with an intriguing premise and a creeptastic lead character going for it - and a found footage fuckfest going against it - where does "The Taking. " end up? Good? Bad? Ugly?
Yes, ugly. Defiantly, Christ almighty yes, ugly.
But if you can overlook the script's clichés, flaws, obvious pacing issues and if you can handle some badly executed found footage there is quite a lot to lose sleep over in "The Taking" as it is what I might call one of the scarier movies I have seen in quite some time. This flick feels dangerous in a way that I haven't felt since The Exorcist. That is not meant to feel like such high praise but it did need to be said. Horror and fear is subjective and so you might only find this flick silly but there are parts in here that feel genuinely evil and made me creeped out big time.
Add to that the flick played all my personal fears upfront and in mass amount with freaky old people (yes, they can be really freaky especially when presented like this), snakes (they are literally fucking everywhere in this flick), claustrophobia (the film's ending takes place in a tight setting. ) and a general unease with disease and mental disorders (again, check, check). Take all those ingredients. Throw them together and you have the recipe for “Scare Mike Shitless Salad! (Salad is a stupid name here. Salad is not scary. Salad is the opposite actually. Scare Mike Shitless Stew? Better but still not great.)
So as the end credits rolled (and I saw that BRYAN SINGER was the producer they mentioned on the poster. Surprised me!) I have to say that, while a massively flawed flick, “The Taking..” was still a rather frightening trip for this here reviewer and had some moments that were worth your time
including .
THE
SCARIEST
NIGHTMARE
IMAGE
I
HAVE
EVER
SEEN
IN
A
MOVIE!
I am totally serious here. If nothing else this movie sports an image of pure, complete, and total terror the likes I have not seen outside of my worst nightmares. It takes place right near the climax of the film. Our two heroes make the last turn around a large rock they stumble upon .
I think I need to go pray.
RATING:2.5 OUT OF 4
It was said that any Logan who fell in love with a MacLeod would suffer a terrible fate. Ignoring the old woman's warning, Fehorah and Angus continued their courtship in secret, hoping to defy the curse and live happily ever after. But their love only brought them closer to their tragic destiny. One stormy night, as Fehorah and Angus made plans to elope, tragedy struck. Dark clouds filled the sky, and lightning illuminated the eerie silhouette of the ancient castle where Fehorah resided. Within moments, the castle was consumed by flames, and Fehorah was trapped inside. Angus, devastated by his loss, searched tirelessly for any sign of Fehorah's body among the ruins. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but he never found her. The town mourned the loss of their beloved Fehorah, while whispers of the curse grew louder. It is said that on the anniversary of Fehorah's death, her spirit returns to the town, wandering through the cobblestone streets and haunted by her unrequited love. Locals claim to have seen her as a ghostly figure in a white gown, her ethereal beauty still captivating all those who lay eyes on her. To this day, the curse of Fehorah Logan continues to cast a dark shadow over the town. Logan family members are cautioned against falling in love with anyone from the MacLeod bloodline, for fear of suffering the same tragic fate. The tale of Fehorah Logan serves as a cautionary reminder that sometimes love alone is not enough to overcome the forces of destiny. It also reminds us of the power of curses and their ability to shape the lives of generations to come. The curse of Fehorah Logan remains a haunting legend, keeping the town in its thrall and reminding everyone of the eternal power of love and loss..
Reviews for "Unlocking Fehorah Logan's Curse: Is there a way to Break the Hex?"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "The Curse of Fehorah Logan" to be quite disappointing. The plot felt disjointed and the characters lacked depth. The story started off promising, but quickly became confusing and hard to follow. Additionally, the writing style seemed amateurish, with awkward dialogue and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I struggled to connect with the story and would not recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 1 star - "The Curse of Fehorah Logan" was a complete waste of time for me. The storyline was utterly predictable, and there were no surprises or twists to keep my interest. The characters were flat and unmemorable, making it difficult to care about their fates. The pacing was also incredibly slow, and I found myself skimming through pages just to get to the end. I regretted picking up this book and would not recommend it.
3. Emily - 2.5 stars - I had high hopes for "The Curse of Fehorah Logan" based on the intriguing synopsis, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The narrative felt disjointed, lacking a clear direction. The characters were underdeveloped, and their motivations seemed shallow and unconvincing. The dialogue was stilted and unnatural, making it difficult to engage with the story. While the concept had potential, the execution left much to be desired. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied by this book.
4. Michael - 1 star - "The Curse of Fehorah Logan" was a complete mess. The plot was convoluted and poorly structured, making it hard to follow and comprehend. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any depth, making it impossible to connect with their struggles or care about their outcomes. The writing style was clunky, with awkward sentence structures and excessive use of cliches. I struggled to finish this book and would not recommend it to anyone.