The Task (2010)

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Something diabolical is taking place on the set of "The Task" a new reality show in which players complete terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison hoping to win a hefty cash prize. As six young students explore their new environment, malicious spirits make their presence known… More Something diabolical is taking place on the set of "The Task" a new reality show in which players complete terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison hoping to win a hefty cash prize. As six young students explore their new environment, malicious spirits make their presence known in the most gruesome ways imaginable, Unable to escape the labyrinthine prison, the contestants become unwitting pawns caught at the centre of a blood-soaked night of terror. -- (C) After Dark Films

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Alex Orwell
Written By: Kenny Yakkel
Genres: Horror

In Theaters: Jan 28, 2011 Limited
On DVD: Jul 26, 2011
Studio: AfterDark Films

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Scott Weinberg, FEARnet
A killer stalks a reality show. You fall asleep.

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Jacob P

A rather strange entry in the After Dark series. It was pretty good, though. It was pretty creepy an scary at some parts. I also liked the story, the story was good. Maybe not the best of the series, but still a pretty good horror flick.
David S

As a horror film this suffers from one major fault; it's just not scary! It's a shame as the premise, although far from original, suggests that this could be a lot of fun but the obvious budget issues mean that the whole thing is rather dull. If they'd only gone to town… More
As a horror film this suffers from one major fault; it's just not scary! It's a shame as the premise, although far from original, suggests that this could be a lot of fun but the obvious budget issues mean that the whole thing is rather dull. If they'd only gone to town on their special effects the whole film would have benefitted but aside from one interesting gutting (nice one Mr Payne!) there is hardly any gore at all and the impression is of film-makers being too cautious rather than going for it. They should have embraced the Eli Roth school of horror and had a ball with the whole thing. A couple of dodgy performances but most do well with what they have. The less said about the ending the better but I think we all know that it's a bit of a cop out. No classic.