Get traumatized!

Rating: 3/10 (13 March 2006)

Often when I see a horror movie I wonder, "Who molested the writer/director?" I don't ask because of specific scenes, though a few could make the case. I ask because the genre in general is depraved and nasty. Even if the good guys win, you figure they'll be traumatized for life. On the other hand, going through hell and surviving would be very empowering. Maybe I'm a pessimist.
That said, the behavior of the hill people was very believable. The movie was certainly scary but for me it was more depressing and lonely. I mean, it's bad enough to go on a family trip in the middle of the desert but to be attacked by inbred nuclear test rejects is even worse!
I'm still not sure why the bad guys have to be so elaborately malicious (other than entertainment value) if they're only trying to survive but whatever.
So, as far as the genre goes, not horrible but not my thing.