tension and tight direction

Rating: 7/10 (21 February 2006)

Just as I thought that the horror/thriller genre had been put to rest due to the multitude of crap recently being offered by Hollywood, I have come across this peach of a film.
Two men find themselves opposite each other chained to metal piping in a dilapitated toilet and just for good measure their is a dead body right in between them. They are mice in a trap waiting to be played with by their tormentor.
This is a great concept and a solid foundation for the fun and games to come. The dynamics between the two men are great to watch. They know that they have to communicate with each other to escape but at the same time they know that their interests are not necessarily mutual.
This is a genuine thriller to the end as it does not fall into any particular mold for too long because of the plethora of twists and turns. The tension throughout the film is thick and the direction is tight.
If you liked Seven or Silence of the Lambs you are sure to like this film. It has a twist at the end which rivals the former and the tension/atmosphere of the film is a mixture of the two. This film has given me hope that the horror/thriller genre still has something to offer.