I don't know why people are saying this a funny games rip off. It really isn't. For a start, there's a motive to the villains in this movie. I found this family believable, in normal house invasions, you spend half the movie asking why they don't kick the folk out but the parents are a solid unit, despite recent tragedies, and they are really likeable, so you route for them as soon as the tension mounts. The subtle copying of the family the villains do is clever and the minimal music build some amazing tension. It is hard to predict what atrocities are going to happen (like funny games) and that is breath holding. But the cast is great: the villains are hateable, especially the kid, he should have been shot at the first opportunity, and the victims are really likeable. Give it a go.
Reviews
5 Reviews
Lovely, Dark, and Deep
(2023)
Ignore the haters
30 March 2024
This won't terrify you, but it's a great delve into grief, nature and survival. There's great atmosphere that builds throughout and is a wonderful tale of sacrifice. It is a slow build, but not slow enough you're waiting for the end. I do recommend this, as an avid horror fan, it's not overly gory so a good starting movie for those looking to expand from the mainstream. It's an exciting story that unfolds naturally and the lead is wonderfully merciful and strong. A good female lead that does what needs to be done and doesn't fear anything, as she has already faced her worse fear. Give it a watch, it's a sad and well told tale.
Perpetrator
(2023)
Slow start but just go with it
2 September 2023
Interesting take on young girls and predators. What is also interesting is how empathy is used as a strength. Very clever writing but a bit clunky to start with. Just get through to the 18th birthday and it picks up. The start could certainly be better. It doesn't really build on the characters lead but the story overall is very good. Once it gets going, it flows nicely but still lacks in sub character development. Overall, I would highly recommend, it's a good piece of feminist horror and shows what is normally perceived as weakness, as a strength. Alicia Silverstone kills it and I would expect anything less.
Student Body
(2022)
Ignore the retro review, it's not 90s but a good starter for a newbie
14 July 2023
This has been classed by some as retro movie from the 1990s. I was born in 1984 and spent the 90s in school. This is not it. For a start, there were no Bluetooth speakers or WiFi, which both feature. Its okay, feels like it's trying to b My Best Friend's Exorcism. And that was a terrible adaptation of a brilliant novel. Don't get the hate for Harley-quinn smith. She does always play the same character but this is maybe a good starter for those looking to get into horror. There are a lot of better movies, I would suggest Scream, Final Destination, Happy Death Day, Initiation. The characters are all unbelievable and over the top. But if you have nothing else to watch, it won't damage you.
Dead House
(2014)
Zombie and horror fanatic's review
30 June 2023
I gave this a slightly higher review than it deserves to counteract the naysayers. This is a ZOMBIE MOVIE! I'm not sure what folk were expecting. It's a decent storyline: home invasion with horridly uncomfortable sadistic intentions: think Funny Games or I Spit On Your Grave. Pointless, random, sexual violence. But then zombies come out and the movie takes a new turn. It's a good premise. Yes, the acting is a bit weak, the filming could have been better but it's an indie movie, so what are folk wanting? If you're looking for violence, some uncomfortable viewing, followed by justice and some classically decent zombie gore; this film is a must see. The acting isn't THAT bad. I think the script and lead villain had a weird tone but I don't think it detracts from what is a decent horror movie.
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