Haunting

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2005)

I heard about this movie just recently on IMDb and had to see it. I bought the original release on DVD and I was absolutely amazed by this movie. I watched it three times on the day I bought it and watch it at least every other day. It's that good. I was very surprised by the emotional weight this movie carries, especially at the end. I always cry at the end of this film, and I think it's the song used. 'Mad World' by Gary Jules is absolutely heart wrenching and very sad. I remembered the Tears for Fears version from the 80's because I was there. I was 17 in 1988(when the film takes place). But I had never heard Gary Jules version. The score for the film is brilliant, Michael Andrews will become a "John Williams" type if he keeps up the good work. The song at the beginning of the film sets the tone for the movie as well, the music and lyrics almost seemed "destined" for this film. 'The Killing Moon' by Echo and the Bunnymen is a perfect beginning. Bravo Richard Kelly for making this film. Quite a gem. Highly recommended.