Directors: Chris Kentis, Laura Lau
Writers: Gustavo Hernández (film "La casa muda"), Laura Lau (screenplay)
Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens
Details
Official Sites: Official site [Japan]
Country: France | USA
Language: English
Release Date: 9 March 2012 (USA)
Also Known As: La casa del miedo
Filming Locations: New York, USA
Storyline
This movie is about Sarah as she and her dad go to their lakeside retreat to pack things up inside because it is being sold. While there, her uncle also helps get the place up to scratch so they can sell it. The uncle has to leave to get an electrician to check the wiring, but after he goes she starts hearing noises and seeing what she thinks are people inside the house. Soon she and her dad are attacked by someone or something and they end up in a fight for their lives. But there's something more going on here than she thinks.
Movie Reviews
This is a good film. People have complained heavily about the lack of character explanation, which I do realise is conventionally the basis to any decent story, BUT I feel this film is due credit for its unconventional approach in editing, filming and character placement.
I watch a lot of horrors, searching for anything that doesn't hit upon cliché after cliché and I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It wasn't a typical 'in your face' horror, but was tense, creepy and unpredictable until the twist. Despite not being completely original in overall plot, I can easily imagine its approach to film making leaving a legacy for future filmmakers.
The camera work was clever, the acting good and overall experience was enjoyable. It was a complete mind f*ck of a film until the twist. That's how I like my films. So thumbs up all round.
Definitely would recommend this to anyone that can appreciate the fact that a film can be scary without ridiculous amount of blood, gore and stereotypical characters.
Anyway, Enjoy fellow film lovers!
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