I watched this movie last night at Days of the Dead in Louisville after seeing it heavily hyped throughout the day. I appreciate the effort that went into the movie but I left unsure of what the movie was trying to accomplish. It tried really hard to establish itself in too many sub-genres along the way to really gain a foothold in any of them. The main character was a creepy guy, there's no doubt about that. He has this Jeffrey Dahmer vibe about him from a physical standpoint. The music was decent, and the way it was shot made me hopeful... But it was all downhill from there. For a movie that promises to be so gritty that you'll need to take a shower after watching it, I left feeling more like I needed to drink a Jagerbomb to recoup my motivation.

When I want to take my girl away from it all, I take her out to a quarry where everyone dumps their trash and me and the other guy I'm with throw stones in it.

When she gets kidnapped, you think things might get a little more interesting. But she doesn't scream, or even try to talk to her abductor. He doesn't say anything, either.

She Was So Pretty starts off fast paced, with a killer soundtrack. It feels gritty, and dirty. It is reminiscent of those 70s torture horror flicks like Last House On the Left without the over the top sexual torture. The pacing in the film makes you feel the dread, and places you on creep-filled adventure with a serial killer.

I love how the movie is shot. The cinematography alternates between a nervous stalker cam that showcases the uneasiness of a voyeur, and a smooth professionalism, once the killer is in his comfort zone. Knowing this film had little to no budget, shows how creative the filmmaker is. There are moments in this movie that feature shots, and lighting, I have never seen in other films.

Jerry Larew is perfect as serial killer, Alfie. His mannerisms, and the look in his eyes, says it all. Whitlee Flinn, as Valerie, does a beautiful job showing fear, and emotion. With little dialogue she still manages to give us more than most victims. Chris Parsons, as the local cop, shines too. His ability to make us like him, and hate him, in the same sentence is a real gift.

If you enjoy indie drive-in horror, serial killer flicks, or a soundtrack-driven pace, then She Was So Pretty is a must watch. It's gritty. It skips that polished Hollywood slickness, and gives horror fans that dirty feeling we have been searching for.