Hey, Mel!
Could have been. It's a minor gripe (about many low-budget films in general) that something in the trailer reminded me of and had opened me up to the rant below (which is not directed at you specifically). Please don't take the comment personally, as the materials provided obviously strike my fancy (or I wouldn't have posted the links to the article and info on your movie).
I can't really comment on the editing of the finished film (I'd love to see it), but here's some specifics regarding my pacing pet peeves with low-budget horror (of which I've seen many), which may or may not reflect my future opinion of Closet Space... b/c again, I haven't seen it...
Blanket low-budget complaints: Beginner actors often don't give quite enough urgency or deliberate energy/intensity to their line delivery, which often slows the pace of the final edit. But that's also compounded when the editor doesn't use the audio track (which may vary in quality without the right equipment) to transition to different scenes or shots (lead in /lead or)... Or when the editor doesn't change camera angles at all when a person is speaking (example: to show reactions of other characters or to use different angles for appropriate emphasis). This produces a lingering effect and can drag the pacing down. Generally, these issues usually occur when there isn't an appropriate amount of coverage, alternate takes, or careful storyboarding or experience (due to budget/schedule/planning/skill). Another gripe/s I have about most low-low-budget film-making is a constantly still camera or an overuse of bland & straight-on medium camera angles without interesting composition (but that's a whole nother gripe).
I'm pretty forgiving however when the genre is one of interest and the concept is unique. Your flick looks like a cool spin on the monster/haunted house type of horror (which actually is a fave of mine). And I'm all for anything Lovecraftian inspired.
Thanks for taking the time to post (responding to me in particular), welcome to CHUD/CC, and congrats on your project (making a movie is no small endeavor). I'll definitely be following the progress. Any idea what kind of release your shooting for? I imagine since the film's still in progress you might not have all distribution deals worked out yet. But do you have any idea when/where we can expect to see it? DTV?
Dig the poster, by the way.
Incidentally, it may appear difficult to back-pedal with both feet in my mouth, but this is a movie that I would "seek out" as opposed to "give it a go"...
