This Canadian horror film proved to be a surprisingly enjoyable, low-budget affair. I had no prior knowledge going in, so my expectations were minimal, but I ended up liking it quite a bit—it’s a briskly moving and funny horror comedy. The story involves a disreputable family and the son's friend who take a vacation to a cabin, where they unintentionally uncover some shady activity happening at their neighbors' pl…

It's remarkable how much I enjoyed _Dead Shack_ despite its flaws; I certainly wasn't worried about things like production value. Having fun was enough for me, and that outweighs concerns about craftsmanship. Final rating:★★½ - There were many elements I liked, but they didn’t quite coalesce into a satisfying experience.