Friday, December 19, 2008

The Strangers

According to Director Bryan Bertino this movie is more of a terror film than a horror film. I totally agree. There is very little of the graphic gore and violence you find in a horror movie. Instead you find evidence of violence, you hear noises, LOTS of noises, but you don't actually see much happening. The perception of danger that results in panic and chaos is the very definition of terror. Well done Bryan.

Liv Tyler is not only the big name on the cast list, she is also 90% of the movie. The story is about her fear, her terror, and her suffering.

Very clever film-making and editing make this movie very real to the audience.

Watch this, if you dare, with someone who will not hear things going bump in the night for weeks afterwards.

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