Still Packs a Punch

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2004)

There is something undeniably creepy about this movie. It takes a while, but about halfway through, it gets under your skin, but good. I find myself dreading the dark almost as much as Heather, Josh, and Mike. It's a shame all the hype, the horrible sequel, and all that jazz have somewhat overshadowed the movie, which remains a fine piece of filmmaking. Also impressive is the backstory, which is rich in depth and imagination. But the real reason I come back to this movie every 9 months or so is the ending. Brutal, scary, realistic, and without a doubt, the single scariest moment in movie history. Watch this with the lights out, around midnight.