Quite sinister, indeed...

Rating: 6/10 (29 November 2013)

I've noticed a trend in modern horror films, where more and more kids turn out to be sadistic murderers. I hope the young actors who play this roles have some kind of support behind the scenes, as we see them clutching knives, covered in fake blood and pulling expressions that are pretty darn disturbing. And just think... they're even too young to watch the film they're starring in. Ick.
Anyway, it was nice to actually sit through a movie in this genre feeling tense and shocked at times. Of course, this should go with the territory, but after some of the rubbish I've subjected myself to of late, I wonder... There is a big clue to the final twist on the poster, which is a shame. And it's not quite as scary as you'd want it to be. But it is a satisfying piece of work, and one which looks set to kick off a franchise which will spawn about five sequels.
Betcha 10 to 1 on though, that once the dust has settled, the original is STILL the best. 6/10