Brand new on Netflix! And it's pretty darn good. These types of movies can be a hit or miss. The whole concept of home invasion and how individuals handle it along with the psychology of the killer and their motive/s. Many are out there, many have been successful, many have fallen short. This one however, personally speaking, brought something new to the table. We don't just have a helpless, superficial girl with large breasts running around like a moron as she is taunted and eventually killed by a madman. This one had depth, and is smartly done. We see this from the perspective of a deaf and mute woman, which makes it all the more chilling. She is down one sense, so how will she hear him coming? There is that perspective, then there is the attachment we get to this woman. An author, who lives alone, isolated, but is still upbeat and even sarcastic. The actress (Kate Siegel) who played this role did a great job of getting us to like her. So we really pray for her survival when the intruder becomes worryingly smart. That impulse a lot of viewers have when watching a horror movie, to scream at the screen and tell the characters to hurry up he is catching up to you, or he is behind you. This instinct is almost uncontrollable when you know she can't hear. He could be right behind her, talking, threatening, and there is no way she can hear him. From a filmography perspective we have some excellent shots and then a few unusual tools used, such as when Maddie is talking to herself, running the list of options she has. The director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Before I Wake, Absentia) is gifted when it comes to suspenseful horror movies. He is slowly creating a resputation for himself for these types of movies. I have seen several of his movies so far, and have yet to not like one directed by this award-winning director. This movie forces us to comprehend how horrifying this situation would be. A killer, prowling outside your house. But you can't just call the police. You can't scream. And you can't hear him coming. Sometimes these movies can be a little dull and slow. But 'Hush' holds our focus throughout, as both the predator and victim attempt to outsmart each other. I can hear those few horror fans who love to hate, screaming: "It was terrible. There wasn't enough gore. It wasn't scary." We have to take this movie for the sub-genre in which it exists. And in that sub-genre it is pretty great. Love horror movies, and generally all things horror? Want a FREE bestselling, award-winning collection of short horror stories? Then subscribe to my free monthly horror newsletter! wesleythomashorrorauthor.weebly.com So love horror movies? Have a Netflix account? See what is coming to a small screen near you!
Cujo Hush Bram Stoker's Dracula Candyman Cursed Terror Of Mechagodzilla Friday The 13th Part 7 The New Blood Movies that will be leaving very soon, so watch them while you can! Child's Play 2 Crawl Death Wish 2 Leprechaun 2 The Mummy's Curse The Mummy's Hand Zombies Of Mass Destruction Love horror movies, and generally all things horror? Want a FREE bestselling, award-winning collection of short horror stories? Then subscribe to my free monthly horror newsletter! wesleythomashorrorauthor.weebly.com What an epic, thrilling, gory, gruesome ride! This is a horror movie you'll never forget, guaranteed. Most horror and movie fans have heard of Eli Roth, he has created some truly incredible horror flicks. He is most known for Hostel and Hostel 2, both excellent movies in my opinion. When it comes to making us gag, yet simultaneously morbidly fascinated, he is a master. And 'The Green Inferno' is no exception. This movie revolves around a group of student activists who travel to the Amazon in hopes of saving the rain forest by employing some risky tactics. They are aware that the construction workers and men operating the bulldozers won't be happy at their staged protest. But they should be less worried about the workers, and more concerned about the natives. In particular, a dangerous tribe who have an extremely different way of living to most civilized human beings. I was advised to watch this by a friend, and have since then thanked them. This one hits all the marks for a splatter horror movie. We have a bunch of comical and entertaining characters. The leader of the project, the woman who is sleeping with him, the student activists, and their newest recruit, Justine. Justine is especially passionate about human rights, her father being a human rights lawyer. So she jumps at the chance to actually do something as opposed to talking about it. This proves a fatal mistake when they stumble upon the natives. It was ironic that the very people they were fighting to save, treat them very....badly. Prior to the butchery, there is great scenery as the cameras explore the Amazon. The filmography is excellent, giving us a range of shots and viewpoints, making the viewer feel as if they are on the journey with the activists. But regardless, most will be watching this for the horror and gore elements, and with good reason. It has some of the best graphic scenes I have ever seen, and that is including Saw, Hostel and The Human Centipede. Except this isn't just blood for the sake of it, there is a story and a reason. It is unnerving to think that tribes do exist, and perhaps they have similar ways of dealing with visitors as the natives do in this movie? It has certainly deterred me from exploring the Amazon, I'll stick to cities when I travel, or populated areas. Populated with regular people that is. This film proves that no good deed goes unpunished. All the trouble the activists went through was entirely selfless. Only to result in chaos! Eli Roth is know for this type of movie, but he really pushes the boundaries in this one, in so many ways, which you will find out. I wasn't prepared for the disturbing scenes, and I am a hardcore horror movie lover. A little tip? Don't eat while watching, and you won't want to eat after. So eat before! It may just be me, but I felt they left it open for a sequel? Which I sincerely hope happens. Sequels, as we all know, are a hit or miss concept, so they would have to bring something new to the table if they were to even consider continuing the story. Overall, an excellent movie, if you have a strong stomach. Love horror movies, and generally all things horror? Want a FREE bestselling, award-winning collection of short horror stories? Then subscribe to my free monthly horror newsletter! wesleythomashorrorauthor.weebly.com To keep up to date follow Wesley Thomas Website: wesleythomashorrorauthor.weebly.com Twitter: @WesJThomas Blog: http://wesleythomasshorthorrorstories.blogspot.com/ Facebook: Wesley Thomas Horror Author |