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The Pact Blu-ray Review

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Score: 41

from 2 reviewers

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The Pact is a slow-burn, messy thriller with gothic vibes, reliant on mystery over gore, but often struggles with pacing and suspense-building.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 34

The Blu-ray presentation of 'The Pact' struggles with significant visual limitations due to its VHS origins. The AVC encoded 1.55:1 aspect ratio displays a blocky and compressed image, with washed-out colors and variable clarity. Despite disclaimers, its lo-fi aesthetic contributes a certain supernatural charm.

Audio: 44

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix for 'The Pact' on Blu-ray articulates dialogue with variable clarity, overshadowed at times by a synth-heavy score. While evoking a 70’s supernatural style, the mix occasionally drowns out speech, with mechanical and environmental sounds adding atmospheric authenticity.

Extra: 51

While Saturn's Core didn't overload extras, it offers enough engaging content for fans, including audio commentary and a short film 'Tears' by Brad Sykes, plus image galleries showcasing behind-the-scenes visuals and VHS cover art.

Movie: 36

The Pact is a low-budget, technically constrained thriller that struggles with pacing and scares but boasts moody atmospheric storytelling. Despite its amateur cast and production, the film offers a unique gothic experience through its exploration of emotional bonds and occult themes. Engaging yet flawed, it's a testament to no-budget filmmaking's potential.

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