Riley on Film

So this thought came.

A low rated horror rates high in my book! Listen to my audio review of "The Turning." NEW, you can now watch my reviews simulcast on Youtube!

https://youtu.be/GxhD3X5VT6I

Everything goes just perfectly in this film until the end portion. I would like to ask the director why he made the choices he did. But, then again, he is a director and they get to make those decisions. I've added this film to my excellent slashers list, it truly kicks ass despite the ending. (I review a couple other films in this podcast as well)

High Tension (2003)

Haute tension (original title)

R | 1h 31min | Horror | 10 June 2005 (USA)

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Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

Director: Alexandre Aja

Writers: Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur

Stars: Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon

Home invasions are torture. That's why we love them.? We have this here alongside a sweet little story of two girlfriends. Rather, it's about two GIRLS who are friends right? The killings are among the most brutal I've seen. The film builds suspense well, introduces the killer, and goes berserk up to about halfway through. When the girls are ushered to a gas station, the film becomes something else, and I mean that literally! I had fun watching the film despite the twist ending that probably wasn't even needed. In fact it doesn't even have anything to do with the title. If you don't know the film and you like slashers, see it!

Hear my thoughts about and analysis of this haunting and creepy award-winning horror movie. I believe much of "Hereditary" owes to this as influence. Only, this film does it way better with less. I'd love to start a dialog with some people here on this film.