A study in paranoia *spoilers*

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2000)

I love this film. I recently bought it and watched it last night with my boyfriend, who hadn't seen it. He really doesn't care much for tv or movies. He was reading a book while I was cuddled up next to him on the couch for protection. Needless to say he put the book down.
This movie has always frightened me. I think it's the paranoia that intrigues me the most. The fact that we don't know let's us experience the character's hysteria. I think the reason I appreciate this film so much is that the characters do not find a solution. This is what is so scary. The language barrier between the Norwegians and the Americans isn't broken as a character reveals some hidden talent for languages. (referring to the notes that they find) The chance to do the test the doctor suggests is sabotaged. The person then put in charge of finding a new way to test for infection disappears. We never get an answer as to what happened with him. The one that Macready comes up with is perfect. It's simple yet does the job.
The effects in this are horrifying, even after all these years. This movie has really held up. At the end when Macready and Childs are looking at each other and know they are both going to die is truly moving. Yet you're still scared because you don't know if one of them is infected or not that the fate of the world still doomed despite their altruistic actions.