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Sometimes what Hollywood thinks might be an instant goldmine coming from the fountain of Asian horror flicks sometimes leaves us wishing we had seen the original. In this case, Charles and Thomas Guard have done a remarkably wonderful job of balancing thrill between the usual smoke and mirrors and a well made psychological thriller that didn't just wind up chopped up into small pieces on the editing floor. Even though there is a limited number of successful Asian horror films have made it big, that didn't keep the Guard brothers from spending 6 long years to get it right. Those perfectly film moments where each tense scene used tricks from the usual cookbook of fright to scare the audience, with the usual light and shadows, smoke and mirrors, warped beings, decomposed bodies and jump cuts with ghouls staring down from above. Surprisingly it didn't rely on sound or lack thereof to add any further sense of fortitude to set your pulse racing. The combination of Anna (Emily Browning), with poutiness and innocence helps to set up the notable difference in emotive bonding to her sick mother (Maya Massar). Alex (Arielle Kebbel) shines as an older, more carefree sister, try to rely on each other as they uncover the truth behind the untimely death of their mother. It doesn't help us feel so safe that Anna was just released from an institution while learning that their main suspect happens to be their father's therapist (Elizabeth Banks) whom dad (David Strathairn) intends to soon marry. Given the short run time of under 90 minutes, the pace is kept compact with little room wasted to pump in unnecessary subplots (unless set up just to provide an additional avenue to unleash horrific mayhem), focusing very much of the relationship between the two sisters, and their strained one with their father. Emily Browning has enough latitude to play Rachel like a harp in order for some fish her for any kind of information about the so-called murder of her mother. When the film turns out with a surprising ending, you now find out why the tempo was the way it was. I shall not spoil the film for you. Nonetheless it's still one of the better Western remakes of Asian horror attempted. I'll give this film a 4/5 for creative additive horror and great execution of resources. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS!Read full review
Emily Browning (Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Ghost Ship) stars as Anna Rydell, a women who's mother has recently passed away. She returns home to her father only to discover he has recently become engaged to Elizabeth Banks (Role Models, Zack and Miri Make a Porno). After Anna arrives home she is visited by the ghost of her deceased mother and she begins to suspect Rachel (Banks) of foul play. The story is a remake of Korean flick that did pretty well in its original release. This continues a trend lately of American Production Companies remaking horror films from Korea and Japan (i.e.: The Grudge, etc.) I am not sure if this is a good thing or not, but I guess it depends on your taste in movies. The movie is well made and sticks pretty much to the original. The acting could have been better, but I still rate it above average. If you are a horror flick fan, go ahead and buy this one, if not then rent it. Rated 4 of 5 for good acting and a few scares.Read full review
Played well for its price
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This is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. There are so few movies out there that have so many twists and turns and underlying themes and this one is great! It isn't as scary as I thought, but it is a great thriller where you are constantly trying to figure out what happens! You might want to buy it, since you're going to have to watch it a second time to really figure it out!
I love scary movies but had never seen this one. (Had always wanted to tho.) It caught my eye and I decided to go ahead and get it. The price was right and I got it quickly.
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