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Definitely has a spark that other recent anthologies lack

posted 8 years ago by El_Ingeniero
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I admit that I didn't understand half of what was going on, but I was completely sucked in from the very first minute.

I usually get annoyed when I don't get the answers, but for some reason it didn't matter this time; if anything, it contributed to the feeling of being trapped in a surreal nightmare.

The stories are for the most part old tropes, but the creators have managed to build this fantastic atmosphere around them which made them look fresh and thrilling.

Much more imaginative and (successfully) ambitious than your average short story flick. Recommended.

Le beau est bizarre

[–] sliphazard 8 years ago

Totally agree.

I'm not a huge fan of modern anthology horror movies but this one was a nice surprise. It was fun and creative and like you said, built up some fantastic atmosphere. The acting, music and directing styles really raise it above it's competitors.

It had a solid through line and book ended quite nicely. While not every question is answered, a second viewing will definitely fill in the gaps.

JustMyOpinion

[–] tobias_kl 8 years ago

I agree as well. I've seen so many Horror Flicks lately and this one was one of the better productions for sure.