Good concept, poorly executed.

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

This documentary plays much more like Reality Show that could be called, "How Codependent Are You?" The people observed are genuinely ill in some way or another and they get little to no help or direction from Western medicine are are left to fend for themselves with mostly charlatan characters. Meanwhile, their care-givers wander minefields of eggshells trying to assist ill people who often feel desperate. It ends up with very codependent relationships where no one is getting their needs met. Cameras documenting these awful situations may be exacerbating the codependent dynamics and do not go unnoticed. Communication, therapy and new modalities, alternative and complementary medicine must be part of the equation for this and all patients. Illness doesn't always fit into a nice, little box. This film does nothing to further the conversation; it just makes everyone look a bit crazy.

So far, there have been only three "worth-watching" Point-Of-View Movies. Cloverfield, The Possession of Michael King and Chronicle; of which, Cloverfield is the better... until now...When Afflicted started my heart sank and I reached for the remote. There are way too many awful P.O.V. Movies out in the Horror genre so I was already in conflict with myself... should I turn off or should I give it a chance...I am most certainly glad I chose to give it a chance. It's just a shame it took me five years to get to watch it... thank you The Horror Channel for adding another movie to my expanding list of favourites.I also have to admit I was dubious since it's a vampyre tale. In recent times, vampires have not been what they should be (with sarcastic thanks to Stephenie Meyer). However, I have to give a real and heartfelt thanks to both Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, who wrote, directed, and acted in a True up-to-date vampyre tome. For anybody thinking of doing a vampyre novel or film then check out the Afflicted as this is how it should be done.What Afflicted does it tell the story of Derek Lee, who wakes up one day doubting his life choices so he chooses to make a big change. With the help of his best friend Clif, they decide to go on a world tour they had planned in school. Clif will document the entire journey and post it online. They promise their followers to visit any place they recommend and to do any dare they challenge. However, in their first stop, Paris, Clif dares Derek to get laid. Except, for Derek's lover for the night isn't exactly normal...From here on in, Clif begins to document Derek and the changes he and his body is going through.What makes this such a good film is the change in perspectives as Derek transforms. In the beginning, there's worry as he's sick, unable to keep food down, projectile vomiting, and in pain. This alters to wonder and awe as he realises his strength has increased; he can run at speed and jump great distances. There then comes fear and anxiety when he finally realises what he must do to stay alive. In the end, there's anger and hate as he hunts down the woman responsible for his altered state, looking for a cure.Another good thing is actually the camera work. This is the thing I usually dislike the most in P.O.V. Movies. But Lee and Prowse are masters in this style. It really takes off in the action sequences, the police chase is spectacular as the viewer is taken on a parkour of the town. Even the added gunshots are worked brilliantly; adding blood splatter not to just the camera lens but to the floors and walls. Unlike most films created by this technique, Afflicted looks as though the directors actually worked out every shot to its maximum benefit. This reminded me a little of Chronicle in the way some of the shots were orchestrated and of Cloverfield in the working of the atmosphere.Then there's also the little details. The scene where Derek subjects himself to sunlight is painful. The bubbling, erupting, and burning skin made me wince.So the story is good, the direction and pace are heading towards perfection, so what about the acting... Well, surprisingly both Lee and Prowse are really quite good. Not fantastic but definitely well above average... and no ham or wood in sight. Which is a good thing as they are the two main roles and appear in every scene.So If you like horror flicks you really should consider watching this, if you haven't already. If you like action flicks then you too should enjoy this Vampyre film.

AFFLICTED is a familiar found footage horror flick but one which holds your attention if you're in a forgiving mood. The narrative follows a couple of young guys around as they go on a world tour only to encounter a mysterious woman who brings darkness into their lives. What follows is extremely predictable and copies CHRONICLE here and there, but generally gets by thanks to a fast pace and lots of special effects done well on the low budget. The highlight are a couple of first-person POV action scenes which are really involving and get the blood flowing, so to speak.

I'm not a huge found footage or first person footage fan. I am a HUGE vampire fan (keep your judgments to yourself please 😊).This is the best vampire movie I've seen since "Let the Right One In". I never found myself wondering when it was going to be over, I just kept hoping it wouldn't end.It's a fun (fun in a dark way) depiction of what it would be like figuring out what is happening to you & then coming to grips with being turned into a vampire. The camera isn't too shaky, which is one of the things I don't like about first person footage films. There was a good combination of action, humor & suspense. There's plenty of blood, as in most vampire flicks, but it's not overly bloody or gory so if that's what you're looking for you may be a little disappointed. Good vampire flicks don't come around often, but I would def add this movie to the list. If you're a true vampire fan, you won't be disappointed.