why Oscars will never recognise horrors is EFFIN beyond me

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2010)

SMALL SPOILERS This film is an awesome film.
AN - AWESOME- FILM
Never mind the mind blowing, age defying special effects.
Never mind the horror/sci fi concept of a creature that violently copies its' victims.
Never mind the homage/remake factor of paying homage to 'IT CAME FROM...' style movies.
THIS IS AN AWESOME FILM!
The script is tight and gives a convincing frame to the visual shocks.
The cinematography plays tricks and entices and confronts the viewer.
The soundtrack is underscored, yet foreboding - enhancing the action.
The performances are solid - swaying between cliché and convincing in a totally competent manner.
It ticks all the boxes for an awesome FILM.
Because it is an awesome film.
First and foremost.
Horror and sci fi are sadly sidelined. An awesome film is an awesome film. Not for the squeamish, but see it.