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This film is based off the Uruguayan film The Silent House (La Casa Muda). Sarah is a young woman who is helping her father, John, to move out her old family's lakeside retreat. Peter, her uncle, is trying to help get the house in decent shape, but after a fight leaves. Shortly after, Sarah begins to hear strange noises around the house, and finds herself in a fight for survival. This film was directed by Chris Kentis and Laura Lau. This film is supposed to be based off actual events, but there's nothing to prove it. I feel that I must also mention that this film is a few minutes short of 88 minutes... :P Anyway, this film presented a new form of visual cinematography. It's not handheld camera's, and its not the standard filming, but instead you feel more like a person watching events unfold. It's disorienting at times, but its adds to the chaos of the film. It's also interesting being trapped in a dark house with light outside. The only annoying part is where the camera is temporarily used as a source of light. That bright flash has always annoyed me. This film has very limited story that is entirely explained in the last minutes of the film. There isn't much time to get to know the characters outside of the basic story premise, and generic roles. The several moments of silence is great for giving that creepy feeling. I can't say this film adds anything new to the horror genre, but its a good beginning point for the directors. The best thing for this film is the curiosity built up because of its simplistic commercial.
The cast was good together for the few moments they were together.They were good for a group of new actors coming to the big screen. Elizabeth Olsen played the leading role of Sarah. This is a great film to establish her acting name among popular film audiences. She was great being the helpless damsel caught in this horrible situation. Adam Trese played the role of John. He was good paying his very small role. He's the unlikable father, and there's nothing more. Eric Sheffer Stevens played the role of Peter. His role was slightly longer, and he did good. He gave his character a sympathetic feel to him.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It's a decent horror film made to make you jump. But the story is lacking in any true depth.
Answer to last blog: Actor David Thewlis also stared in the film franchise Harry Potter, along with Anonymous.
Que: What other film did director Chris Kentis direct?
Paranormal Activity 2
A Perfect Getaway
The Rite
Open Water
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