4/5 Creepy fun.
  by Bryan Byrd (Daveport, Iowa)
Mainstream horror films today seems so derivative that finding a movie that simply tries to break out of the mold is in itself a treat. 'Re-cycle' isn't groundbreaking, but its weaknesses aren't from repeating (or re-cycling, ha!) the same worn-out storylines. Instead, the directors, Oxide and Danny Pang, smash together elements of several sub-genres of horror to come up with a creepy fun movie with scenes of intense and interesting imagery.

Angelica Lee is Tsui Ting-Yin, a successful writer who's last effort was made into a wildly popular film, and whose agent has alerted the press that her next novel is a supernatural tale called 'Re-Cycle'. In a rather heavy-on-the-expository press conference, Tsui is asked if she is afraid of the superstition that writing about the supernatural may invoke it. After a moment's pause, she claims to be intrigued by the idea.

Sure enough, her writing efforts bring on bizarre events, and during this section the directors succeed at creating an extremely creepy mood. Eventually, Tsui transitions out of reality and into a dream world of 'the abandoned', where she is pursued (and assisted) by the abandoned creations of the real world as she tries to get back home again. Here the movie by turns seems a mish-mash of zombie flicks, Japanese ghost stories, and Asian fairy tales a la Miyazaki's anime, which is a rush at first, but by the films final act feels crammed and directionless and just too much.

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Some viewers may find the ending difficult or exploitive, as it deals with the emotional effects of an abortion Tsui had years before. I think this will depend on each individual's perspective, and those that are uncomfortable with this theme may want to pass on the movie. Personally, while I tend to agree with the overall message that abortion may have far-reaching consequences, I'm not sure this is the venue for that argument. Additionally, the scenes are quite emotional, which could be painful for some viewers.

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Despite these weaknesses, and a few other worn out horror film conventions, 'Re-Cycle' still delivers several spooky moments and offers up a bizarre dreamscape in the land of 'The Abandoned'. It'll be interesting to see if the Pang Brothers revisit this type of horror tale again - and prune a few of the elements until it doesn't feel quite so overwhelming. As it is, the film's positives outweigh the negatives, but I also feel that it could have been much, much more.

5/5 So bad it was great
  by R. H. ulrich
Seriously, this was the absolute BEST terrible movie I've ever seen. It was so bizarre and over the top, I was just amazed the entire time. The actualy story line, and some of the script was questionable. Some of the visuals were amazing, some were a bit cheap looking.

The ending to this film is just ridiculous and super cheesy.

You must see it.

It's like a bad, Chinese version of the Cell. Not quite a B film but just shy of an A film. Maybe a B.75 film.

5/5 Awesome movie
  by Ann Julie Zischkau (Florida)
This has got to be one of the coolest "scary" movies around. It has a very strong pro-life, pro-elderly message, something that is being forgotten today in our world.
You've got to see this one! Three cheers for the Pang Brothers!!!!!

5/5 This is a whole new level...utterly sublime!
  by Zach Kluckman
Wow. To put it briefly, this film is a whole new level, for the Pang brothers and for horror films in general. This movie transcends horror quickly, despite starting off in similar fashion to other memorable ghost flicks like the Ring, Ju-On, etc. But, in true Pang fashion, the directors have taken the opportunity to mislead the audience into expecting the usual fare and then delivering something completely beyond the promise of a few good jumps.
THe brilliance of the Pangs is seen in the ability to take things we have seen before and invest them with an actual sense of building dread through the use of music and ambient sound. That said, this film, like the Eye, quickly moves beyond any mere horror film limitations. I think its fair to say that this movie is transcendental of genre, delving into realms of fantasy and surealism in poignent, poetic ways, creating a film that is a series of moments of truly sublime beauty (in the old artististic sense of the word)that lay at the heart of a surrealist landscape meant for artists, poets, and anyone who has ever forgotten someone or something precious.
I will say this too, while the film could easily have gotten heavy handed at times...it does not, nor does the symbolism. The symbolism throughout the film is often very subtle...and effective. There are several moments when you may want to pause just to consider something you've seen or just to stare at the brilliant camerawork, lighting and effects of the film. Truth is, this movie is utterly enthralling and more than the mere eye-candy some have suggested. Although the end may feel a bit awkward, it helps to consider the clues that build up to it. Highly recommended viewing if you're looking for a movie with more style and story than the usual crappy hack and slash torture flick....

3/5 A free RE-CYCLED version of BONES OF THE MOON
  by Laura Michel (Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico)
I like this movie, but is a real Recycled from a Jonathan Carroll's novel: BONES OF THE MOON. The idea and the world are terrible similar. Read the book and compare. The movie is a real Re-cycled... but the novel is the best.