It's The Hype, Stupid

Rating: 9/10 (24 March 2010)

I learned long ago when a film approaches release and you may have an interest DO NOT READ/LISTEN/ OR WATCH THE HYPE OR REVIEWS. I would rather go into a film knowing NOTHING about it. The more the hype the worse the film. They (producers) want a huge opening weekend. That is all they want out of a U S release. They make all the cash worldwide. This film was made for 200K but has returned an astounding 183 MILLION! That figure may even be without counting rentals and sell through. I have always dug scary films. I found 'Quarantine' on Netflix and was very very surprised by the film. It was a favorite until this one came along. I am glad I watched this film during daylight hours and not just before I went to bed. I would have heard every creek and moan with no sleep.I am susceptible to these type films cause I believe all this stuff does go on. So this film scared the bejesus out of me in my darkened media room (O K, living room). Once I have watched the film I will go back and then see what the reviewers I like thought of the film. To my surprise Ebert loved it. The film had no production values only what it did NOT show us. Plus it was made to look homemade by using video tape. This was a jaw dropping film with some slow spots yet you sort of built opinions about the two actors. The guy was a jackass as his girlfriend suffered. She was on the money and the creepy demonic voice was perfect. i suggest you see "Antichrist" by Lars von Tiers if you did not like this and want to step up to a thoughtful well made HORROR film with only two actors.