The Vault Movie Review
A family robs a bank to help their brother out of a situation that is never fully explained--unfortunately, this is an old bank with a history and something very sinister waiting in the basement. If you have never heard of this 2017 movie, you're not alone--this one flew way under the radar given its budget and star power. Over five million dollars went into this film, and it stars James Franco, a household name in the entertainment industry. As you can imagine, the movie lost money--opening weekend brought in just over $4,300, it grossed a bit over $5,000 in the United States and, to date, has grossed just under $350,000 worldwide.
Made bank? Not quite
Don't let all that bother you--while certainly not a masterpiece, The Vault is a decent horror flick. It takes a while to get to the scares, as the first part of the movie introduces the viewer to the characters and lets you ponder for a moment who the robbers will be. Speaking of the characters, you will likely recognize a few of the actors in this one--aside from Franco, this movie also stars Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, The Devil's Tomb) and one of my personal favorites, Clifton Collins Jr. of The Stoned Age fame. With these names, and a few others, the acting in this movie is solid--the exception to this statement is Francesca Eastwood (Clint's daughter), whose performance is nothing short of cringe worthy. Shortly after the fun guessing game, we get to the basement, where the ghosts of a bank robbery past reside. There is a fair amount of gore in this one, so you will not feel unfulfilled there--this feeling will be saved for the ending, which leaves more than a bit to be desired. Another complaint would be with the lighting, or lack thereof. Still, The Vault is a twist-filled thriller that I suggest checking out.
On A Scale Of One To Ten: 6
The Vault Movie Trailer
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