![]() ![]() With the former, it's understood that the characters were designed for comedic effect, and the setting being the first three months of conscription, does provide for some natural opportunities for humour. Maybe that's why this also didn't opt for a commercial distribution? Besides Army Daze, I think this is the only other local feature film that doesn't seem to quite put the Singapore Armed Forces in good light. ![]() Pulau Hantu did try to stick to some formula with attempts at cheap scary shots, which because of the amateurish technique, failed to raise goosebumps or elicit worthwhile screams. I suppose local horror movies with military flavour (such as 1942) tend to be focusing on the military aspects of the story and even on the relationships between soldiers of a platoon, rather than on the supernatural elements. While this might have been marketed as a horror film, the end result is nothing but, given its distinct lack of scares. ![]()
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