Solid Horror Flick

Rating: 7/10 (22 December 2013)

To begin with, this horror movie is not without its flaws, but then again, what horror movie is? As we all know, most horror movies are cliché, predictable, and downright bad. But this little gem is something different and certainly should not be missed by those who enjoy a good scare.
The bad: What the main character (Ethan Hawke) does throughout the movie is a bit unrealistic at times. It was though he was asking to fall deeper within the ominous environment around him with little to no regard for his family's well being. Other viewers may disagree with me, but the path Ethan Hawke chooses to take throughout the course of the movie was inevitably towards his own doom and could have realistically been avoided. I would liked to have seen more rational choices been made by the characters, especially Ethan Hawke's character, to make for an even better solid horror movie.
The Good: There is plenty good to say about this movie. The idea was original, the acting was solid, the humor was placed ever so gently, and the build up to the climax was on point. I am not easily scared, but I found myself cringing in my seat during the dark scenes and gripping the chair I was sitting in. The movie gives away subtle clues to the ending but in no way does it reveal anything that will deter the viewer from finishing the movie.
If you are a fan of blood and gore, look elsewhere because this movie does not have much of it at all and if you think you know the ending, you are probably wrong. You may know part of it, but you do not know all of it. Viewers can rest assure that they may think they know the whole ending, but in all probability, they do not.
Overall, if you want so endure a solid, original horror movie, you have found your film. Sinister delivers.