First off I have rarely seen a movie so underrated.
My review starts spoiler free.
This movie is an absolute gem.
It has very good camera work with a lot of amazing shots.
The filming style really feels progressive, almost futuristic.
The cast is absolutely solid.
We get to see well built characters with a lot of depth and personality, something very rare in modern cinema.
The whole script is nearly flawless.
I could not find a single plot hole in the movie which I have to say is very impressive for a debut of an director.
One of the things I liked the most was its realism. The characters make bad decisions, but unlike most other horror movies, their decisions are relatable and they have to face their bitter consequences.
Warning, minor spoilers ahead...
The movie blends the genres very well.
On the one hand we have a slow burning psycho-thriller, on the other hand we get a almost classic slasher-finale.
Especially the slasher part felt really original whilst being in classic-style.
The great camera work makes the finale very tense and the realsim makes it feel very raw.
After that the audience can cool down with an explanatory epilog.
I don't get the low star ratings, as someone who has seen every horror movie with an imdb over 5 I can't imagine giving this less than 6*.
But I can understand that this intelligent movie might be too much for some people.
My review starts spoiler free.
This movie is an absolute gem.
It has very good camera work with a lot of amazing shots.
The filming style really feels progressive, almost futuristic.
The cast is absolutely solid.
We get to see well built characters with a lot of depth and personality, something very rare in modern cinema.
The whole script is nearly flawless.
I could not find a single plot hole in the movie which I have to say is very impressive for a debut of an director.
One of the things I liked the most was its realism. The characters make bad decisions, but unlike most other horror movies, their decisions are relatable and they have to face their bitter consequences.
Warning, minor spoilers ahead...
The movie blends the genres very well.
On the one hand we have a slow burning psycho-thriller, on the other hand we get a almost classic slasher-finale.
Especially the slasher part felt really original whilst being in classic-style.
The great camera work makes the finale very tense and the realsim makes it feel very raw.
After that the audience can cool down with an explanatory epilog.
I don't get the low star ratings, as someone who has seen every horror movie with an imdb over 5 I can't imagine giving this less than 6*.
But I can understand that this intelligent movie might be too much for some people.