A welcome return to "old school" techniques.

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 1999)

This film is a welcome return to the "old school" techniques of making horror films. A 90's film with such suspense, Hitchcock would have been proud. The directors of this film went back to basics in a big way, and in so doing have scored one of the most innovative and smart films to come along in a very long, long time. The only thing that might hurt this film come Oscar nomination time, is the fact that it is a horror film. It deserves all of the accolades and recognition it no doubt will garner however. A true HORROR film in every sense of the word. There were moments during which you could have heard a pin drop in the theatre. The audience was totally captivated by this film. One of the most powerful films in terms of sheer emotional content, in at least a couple of decades. Maybe longer.
Brilliant concept. Brilliant story. Brilliant acting. Will definitely make you think twice about ever going camping again. The last scene alone will probably haunt you for a good time to come. An instant 'Classic' that just may be the best horror film ever made. Imagination is a scary thing.