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Reviews
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)
A beautifully made horror fairy tale
I'm not sure why this movie is attracting such average reviews? Perhaps it's because it's not as good as the original, a movie I've never seen? Or maybe viewers were expecting a goretastic horror flick, with buckets of blood and walls splattered with entrails?
Regardless, I was pleasantly surprised by this wonderfully crafted flick. Like many Guillermo films it's got the whole "slightly creepy fantasy story" ambiance to it. I couldn't fault the movie's super slick production values, with exquisite sets and wonderful acting, especially Bailee Maddison's amazing performance. She's going to go far.
My only complaint are the occasional "As if they'd do that..." moments, but show me a horror movie that doesn't have one or two of those and I'll eat my DVD collection. Overall a great film for those looking for a traditional monster film that's usually very creepy, occasionally very scary, and always well made.
Lake Mungo (2008)
Fantastic! A truly scary ghost story
As a long time aficionado of psychological horror and spooky movies, I was immensely impressed by this little Aussie flick. Most "scary" movies these days simply aren't, and many Aussie films struggle to have the production qualities of our overseas competitors.
Well, this film absolutely blew my expectations away in both regards. It is a beautifully crafted film - from the subtle yet convincing acting, to the magnificent cinematography, to the haunting sound scape, this is one of the slickest budget films I've been privileged to view.
As for the scares... wow. Just... wow. I'm not going to talk about what happens, but the plot always keeps you guessing, and is paced superbly. It's honestly one of the best scary flicks I've seen in years, and now ranks alongside Session 9 as one of my all time faves.
Highly recommended.