I rented this film on DVD from Blockbuster whilst browsing for something to watch. I often find these are the best films, as you don't have any preconceptions about them.
Having said that, this would be a wickedly creepy, disturbing, tense psychological thriller any day of the week. And the tension is throughout the entire film, not just the first half hour.
The story is basically two sisters returning to live with their father and step mother after a prolonged stay in some sort of institution. It does not make it clear why they were there, but there is obviously tension between the oldest daughter and her father and step-mother. The house itself is the creepiest place you can imagine, dark and in shadow for the most part. Not long after they arrive, strange things begin happening to the sisters, although nothing overt to begin with.
It's hard to say anymore without delving too deeply into the plot which is complex and twisted, and giving away some of the twists. The story appears to be explaining itself only to dart off at another tangent leaving you perplexed once more. This is the only complaint I have about this film, it became frustrating trying to keep up, and if I'm honest, I'm still not sure I fully understood the ending (if anyone else has seen it and does, then please - answers on a postcard).
However, please don't let this put you off, because even if you are left feeling confused at the end, the visual and atmospheric qualitites of the film are more than enough of a reason to see it. I can honestly say this is one of the most frightening films I've seen. I've been a bit slow coming to the asia extreme stuff, but this film (along with The Eye - another must) got me hooked. A definite must see, if you're hesitating, don't - it's well worth it.
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Production Year: 2000 - Horror - Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Carmen Electra, Anna Faris, Kurt Fuller, James Van Der Beek, Keenen Ivory Wayans
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Advantages: Some excellent scenes that aren't likely to leave you any time soon. Disadvantages: An unsatisfactory ending - even by horror film standards!
Advantages: Some excellent scenes that aren't likely to leave you any time soon. Disadvantages: An unsatisfactory ending - even by horror film standards!
Advantages: The acting and emotions show by the two sister is remarkable Disadvantages: Obviously not for children view as it includes some hair raising scenes too.
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