| psycho d |
02-28-2010 04:36 AM |
The House of the Devil (2009). Ti West did this 80s horror tribute with aplomb. Taking his time, he effectively creates an impending sense of doom around every corner, but where most of those same corners are in fact rather prosaic. In taking his time, the horror fan must be patient and let Ti do his job, which includes letting us get to know the lead actress so that when she faces her fate, it happens to a character that we now know and care about. There are no cheap scares or ripped off scenes here, but instead a mounting sense of apprehension as to how our little horror flick is going to play out, all the while fearful that we may just get caught off guard. The acting was quite solid, and 80s genre feel was perfect. Go high-waisted jeans! The story itself was nice and simple, but within that simplicity are hidden gems that things are not quite right. Shot with a gritty feel, the choice of film worked out well. Lastly, the score was awesome in its own right. All in all a solid entry. Mercie beaucoup.
derek
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