Did I see the right movie?

Rating: 7/10 (19 July 1999)

First of all, let me say I DID enjoy this movie. It was very clever, well acted, and quite creepy at times. That said, I don't think I have ever looked so forward to a movie and been so disappointed. I can't believe that this was the movie that everyone has said is the scariest movie ever made, they are still having nightmares, can't walk in the woods in broad daylight, etc. I went expecting to be scared out of my wits. I made my husband go with me, I was so scared beforehand. (I am actually scared quite easily.) There was no need--I could've watched this alone, at midnight. Like I said, I did like the movie. I just don't understand what is supposed to be so terrifying about it. It was a really clever concept and was actually quite enjoyable. And mind you, the things in the trees, the bundles of sticks, and the end (although very ambiguous)were really creepy. But people actually think this is scarier than "The Exorcist"? Please. I will recommend it to my friends but I will tell them not to take a change of underwear. They won't need it.