WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

playaflygb I really thought I was going to enjoy this after reading reviews and seeing the ratings on here. This film was awful. I don't know if they ran out of money, or if they ordered the wrong fake blood or if they're just morons, but the only scene that had red blood was the very end. All the rest of it was black and looked like the actors drowned in an oil spill. It was a mess as a whole, and the plot was garbage. Was it a supernatural story, was it a serial killer psycopath movie...you never know, the story keeps changing and never makes up its mind, and the ending leaves you thinking what the hell is wrong with people who reviewed this title before I saw it....Don't waste your time, the 90's have much better movies to offer than this boring, slow, indecisive pile of junk

thinker1691 Insane asylums are places where the most violent people from society are housed. Now, writer/director Scott Reynolds has selected one such character for a dramatic feature called " The Ugly. " The story centers on a very troubled young man named Simon Cartwright (Paolo Rotondo) who has spent years in a maximum psychiatric prison. Convicted by the courts as a serial murderer, his horrendous crimes have earned him great publicity and notoriety. So much so, that a strict and harsh prison warden Dr. Marlowe (Roy Ward) believes Cartright, to be violently and incurably insane and not to be trusted. However, a court medical order has granted, permission for a noted and re-known Phychirtrist Dr. Karen Schumaker to interview the dangerous killer. Inside the harsh environment, brutality is a by-word as the killer/inmate hopes to convince the visiting doctor, that after years of imprisonment, he is cured. He seeks to explain that ever since he was a child, both his abusive mother and a series of bullies and violent co-workers have created his dark side which haunts him with 'visiting' demons which cause him to act out. For the audience, we watch to see which story is the one which will emerge. Good dramatic acting from the cast and an excellent shadowy setting will offer us a chance to see for ourselves. Convinced, I recommend we all take a good look at who is the better lier, before we trust anyone. ****

danthewrestlingmanorigin The Ugly is such a brilliant film. Paolo Rotondo, and Rebecca Hobbs are amazing actors. In fact it's a crime they haven't broken out and become huge stars yet. You all know the story, but the ending is whats really interesting. I've read different theories, but the one I tend to believe is that Paolo's character passed on his curse, or The Ugly if you will to the doctor. When I re watched the movie I really understood it better. Thats why he said " Don't Worry, I'm cured". Plus if you recall it was hinted that he had certain mental powers, hence the doctor seeing him in her dreams, and reacting when he touched her head. There are subtle clues throughout the The Ugly to back all this up. Still his powers aren't really focused on. At the heart of this film, it's a character study, about a disturbed, yet sympathetic killer, and his tormented existence. Still the last part of the story, will have you thinking, and debating with friends. For me I liked the way it ended, and didn't feel it was an artsy cop out like other recent examples of the genre. An absolute must see. This has been hard to find, but it was available in a Wal Mart DVD two pack recently, sadly with no extra features.

themirock This movie was the single worst horror/thriller movie I have ever seen. The acting was terrible, the story is not at all believable, and the special effects are pathetic. The movie uses black instead of red for blood in all but one scene which comes off as cheap and fake rather than creepy. Also one of the rooms in the movie is supposed to have metal doors and you can clearly see that the door is actually wood that has been spray painted silver. There is little attention to how the main character gets away with the things he is doing and why he hasn't already seen punishment. I don't mind a thriller movie that doesn't explain these things if they at least present a story that gets your imagination and lets you know that they aren't trying to follow any sort of reason or rationale. This film moves at a very slow pace with little attempt to build upon itself. The characters leave nothing for you to hold on to and build interest in the film and the settings are forced and don't seem real at all. If you are looking to be pulled into a film and actually care about the outcome of the characters then this is not the movie for you. In fact skip this one all together if you can.