A man from Philadelphia (Stephen Moyer) decides to take his wife and two children on a primitive camping trip in the Pine Barrens, located north of Atlantic City, prompting speculation about whether the legend of the Jersey Devil might be real. “The Barrens” (2012) falls into the creature feature category alongside films like “Wendigo” (2001), “13th Child,” and “Mothman” (2010). While another film, “Dark Haul,” is…

It's a horror film dealing with a creature I know something about, and which hasn’t really been shown on screen before, though it’s not exactly intricate. The actors aren't particularly memorable, but they don’t detract from the experience either. The main frightening element is kept back, likely due to budget constraints, but that actually ends up helping _The Barrens_. I won’t be watching this Jersey Devil movie ag…

Let’s get straight to the point: The Barrens, a reimagining of the Jersey Devil story, isn't an exceptional film. Given how harshly it has been received by many horror fans, you have to question what people were hoping for from a production like this – a movie that early reports suggested wouldn't make much of an impact on the horror scene? The film demonstrates a level of skill appropriate for its budget. Conside…