James Wan Is a Dark and Twisted Mastermind of Horror

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2013)

"The Exorcist" has held the title of the most commonly voted "scariest movie of all-time" by Horror fans for 41 years. I strongly believe that "The Conjuring" will soon take its place on the throne.
Bold statement...I know...but I will explain why it is true.
I went into this movie with high hopes not only because the horror genre has been dormant this summer with the flop of "The Purge" but because I read many great reviews from early screenings that got me even more excited than I already was. It did not disappoint. If I was one to have nightmares, I most certainly would not be sleeping tonight. This movie will scare the living crap out of you like you cannot imagine. I normally judge a horror movie on how many times it gives me the chills/goosebumps, as I am not one to normally fall for jump scares. However, not tonight. I kid you not, I jumped countless times and about broke my armrest on my theater chair. The terror is unexplainable and it only builds stronger as the movie goes on.
So yea, it's scary so what?.. you might ask..well that is just the beginning. The acting is definitely great for a horror movie and I would call it above average for say, a drama or comedy where it is more strongly criticized. The cinematic effects/camera angles/audio/directing was A++ for me. There were no CGI effects that were noticeable, though I'm sure some had to have been done in certain scenes. The best part was, the plot was actually enjoyable and even if you took away the fact that it was scary as hell, it would still be a watchable movie.
I have seen hundreds of horror films and this is hands down the best in my opinion. Some will argue that of course, but in today's online world where so many think they are experts and feel like they mean something when they hate on the entertainment industry, no movie will be liked by everyone. Bottom line, you aren't a horror fan if you don't go see this movie ASAP..In theaters, this weekend. Don't wait. I wouldn't have been upset if it cost me $50 to see this movie.
Lastly, I would like to thank James Wan for somehow making a horror movie about possession and doing it so well that I haven't even thought about comparing it to the many others before it. Bravo Sir. We will all be blessed with more of his work than we already have been, in years to come. This is just the start of his prime.