The Invitation (2015)
Synopsis: A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife where behaviors are odd and tensions are high.
The Invitation is a memorable horror-thriller that's strange enough to be unsettling, but not tense or inventive enough to be deemed a sort of "classic." Like the other films already mentioned, it's about the buildup in The Invitation - a crawling one at that, leading to a somewhat satisfying but ultimately too-predictable climax. All that being said, it's a disturbing and engaging watch.
MY RATING 7/10
Creep (2014)
Synopsis: A naive young director responds to an online ad for a videographer gig in a remote town, which entails recording the last messages of a dying, strange fella.
The remarkable acting of Mark Duplass makes Creep what it is - A surprisingly brilliant found-footage chiller, steered by an off-the-brink nutcase who brings a tensely awkward comedic delivery to an outright terrifying role. Creep is more clever than brutal, and far more performance than gore. In fact, it's for the most part tame, but able to get under your skin regardless. Creep is so uniquely good you'll want to watch the sequel, which is equally great in its own right (plus more experimental and a little loonier.) If a post-2000s horror is impressive enough to urge an ostentatious horror head (dork) like myself to watch the sequel, it must be solid.
MY RATING 6.5/10
Gerald's Game
What with It about rip up the box office, another Stephen King adaptation is being prepped to deeply disturb everyone. Gerald's Game was originally published in 1992, and sees a middle-aged couple take off to a rural cabin for a dirty weekend involving Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) handcuffing his wife Jessie (Carla Gugino) to a bed.
Without giving too much away, Gerald has a heart-attack and dies, and Jessie is then left in a precarious position with a tenuous grip on reality. Mike Flanagan directs, who did the surprisingly good Ouija: Origin Of Evil last year and, previous to that, well-received horrors Veronica and Hush.
MY RATING 7/10
The Witch (2015)
Synopsis: Witchcraft and black magic take their tolls on a family in 1630s New England.
The Witch is an unhurried, visually impressive horror with strong creep-factor; a kind of nod to the 70s pace, and with more beautiful cinematography (not to mention a haunting score.) If you like witches, woodsy horror, folklore, or just plain grim atmosphere you'll enjoy The Witch. Does it deliver upon its leisurely build? That's for the individual viewer to decide. Is it a tad up its own ass and perhaps overly praised by critics? That's not worth answering nor expanding on. Is it worthy of a watch? Certainly. Would I have more respect for this film if it were exactly what it is but made in the 70s? Unfortunately yes. Have I lazily questioned and responded to myself in lieu of writing an actual in-depth review?
MY RATING 7.5/10
Bird Box
description: "Five years after an unfavorable unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety."
Why you should watch: Tense and horrifying, "Bird Box" is a must-watch for fans of other post-apocalyptic horror films like "A Quiet Place" or "It Comes At Night." And with survival movies starting to feel a bit more relevant now, "Bird Box" will definitely have you on the edge of your seat for most of the movie.
description: Five years after an unfavorable unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.
Why you should watch: Tense and horrifying, Bird Box is a must-watch for fans And with survival movies starting to feel a bit more relevant now, Bird Box will definitely have you on the edge of your seat for most of the movie
MY RATING 7.5/10
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