Last Seen European Horror?

[horcrux2007]

Austrian thriller film about two men hold a family captive while they are in their vacation home, and they physically and psychologically torture them with sadistic games.

Pretty interesting take on the home invasion genre, and it was especially relevant in the late 90's when movies were becoming even more gory and gritty. This movie is mostly a critique on horror movies of the time. The film intentionally contradicts itself, and one of the men occasionally breaks the fourth wall. On one occasion, he makes a bet with the family and asks the audience's opinion on the bet. The other captor frequently states the rules of a thriller film, such as how he won't kill the family immediately because there's "not as much entertainment value". There's even a scene where one of them rewinds the film itself so that the events play out how he wants it to. It's a pretty morbid movie; there's hardly any gore, but the scares are mostly psychological. Other than that, the movie is a little dull at times.

6/10

[tfantasy]

Originally Posted by horcrux2007

Austrian thriller film about two men hold a family captive while they are in their vacation home, and they physically and psychologically torture them with sadistic games.

Pretty interesting take on the home invasion genre, and it was especially relevant in the late 90's when movies were becoming even more gory and gritty. This movie is mostly a critique on horror movies of the time. The film intentionally contradicts itself, and one of the men occasionally breaks the fourth wall. On one occasion, he makes a bet with the family and asks the audience's opinion on the bet. The other captor frequently states the rules of a thriller film, such as how he won't kill the family immediately because there's "not as much entertainment value". There's even a scene where one of them rewinds the film itself so that the events play out how he wants it to. It's a pretty morbid movie; there's hardly any gore, but the scares are mostly psychological. Other than that, the movie is a little dull at times.

6/10

Interesting.....I have only seen the American version with Tim Roth. I will have to check it out some time.

[horcrux2007]

Originally Posted by tfantasy

Interesting.....I have only seen the American version with Tim Roth. I will have to check it out some time.

The US version is a shot-for-shot remake.

[horcrux2007]

Inside (2007)

Full review in Last Seen Contemporary Movie thread.

[sfear]

CAT O' NINE TAILS. Good show, really enjoyed it even though Argento said it was his least favorite film.

[Damn Heathen]

The Perfume of the Lady in Black -- 4.5/10; Rather dull, but with a great finale.

Originally Posted by horcrux2007

Inside (2007)

Full review in Last Seen Contemporary Movie thread.

The cat scene...

Great flick.

Originally Posted by horcrux2007

Austrian thriller film about two men hold a family captive while they are in their vacation home, and they physically and psychologically torture them with sadistic games.

Pretty interesting take on the home invasion genre, and it was especially relevant in the late 90's when movies were becoming even more gory and gritty. This movie is mostly a critique on horror movies of the time. The film intentionally contradicts itself, and one of the men occasionally breaks the fourth wall. On one occasion, he makes a bet with the family and asks the audience's opinion on the bet. The other captor frequently states the rules of a thriller film, such as how he won't kill the family immediately because there's "not as much entertainment value". There's even a scene where one of them rewinds the film itself so that the events play out how he wants it to. It's a pretty morbid movie; there's hardly any gore, but the scares are mostly psychological. Other than that, the movie is a little dull at times.

6/10

They don't come more heavy-handed than this. Couldn't be bothered with the remake.

Originally Posted by themidnightpeople

I can't wait to look into this movie. I've been desperate for stuff to watch lately. Huge fan of Cemetery Man so I'm sure I'll like it.

Unforgettable imagery.

[Amalthea_unicorn]

Når Dyrene Drømmer

[Anchen]

'Possession', Polish, 1981.

I think Zulawski may have inspired some of Cronenberg's early body horror.

Anyway, I thought it was genius and Isabelle Adjani is as lovely as she is batsh*t.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40R0ccBfYpM

[TheBossInTheWall]

Originally Posted by Anchen

'Possession', Polish, 1981.

I think Zulawski may have inspired some of Cronenberg's early body horror.

Anyway, I thought it was genius and Isabelle Adjani is as lovely as she is batsh*t.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40R0ccBfYpM

Polish? I believe it was from the UK? Amazing flic.

[Ferox13]

Originally Posted by TheBossInTheWall

Polish? I believe it was from the UK? Amazing flic.

Polish Director (by way of Ukraine) - shot in Germany.