A Rarity in Modern Horror

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2012)

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This one is a contemporary horror treat, and that's a rarity these days. I'd begun to lose faith in the genre as the new millennium began but this movie proves there's still quite a bit of hope. The tight-framing in those incredibly narrow caves is bound to kick-start the claustrophobia in anyone, and that's before our pale friends even come in. When they do, I'm glad to say its good old make-up and well-done lighting being used to create a very real terror. But don't go expecting your usual helpless damsels in distress, no; the nicely done screenplay has some intriguing fates not just for the characters; as well as the creatures. Every frame you find yourself on the edge of your seat, really well done. And the score by David Julyan really seals the deal.
One thing I must mention though is that in horror, especially new horror, there is always the random idiot who sneaks up on a friend who is in the middle of a killing spree and makes the fatal mistake of tapping them on the soldier without warning. This is always DISTRATOUS.