More Thrills then Chills

Rating: 7/10 (29 May 2018)

The term "horror" is underused here, as for me I was on the edge of my seat, but was never genuinely scared. However, despite that John Krasinski delivers a tension filled film. I admire the creative ways the characters had to be when figuring out how to remain quiet. Alsl, the film raises your tension and anxiety and never really let's ggo. Unfortunately, this film does have problems. Some of the choices the characters made were questionable, and the payoff in the end was underwhelming, leaving us somewhat unsatisfactory. So while I do like the film, I do see and recognize some flaws in it. With an absurdly simple premise those flaws could have been avoided. But I guess no film is perfect. The performances were good especially by Emily Blunt. Interestingly this is another film directed by a comedian that is horror, both here good, and am excited for the next film by either filmmaker. Alsl, for non-horror fans out there, don't worry, this is one you can handle. No ghosts, demons, or zombies, just a family forced to survive in the most unlucky situation.