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Evil Things (2009)
Screening FRIGHTFEST - Poor
Just got back from Film4's Frightfest after seeing "Evil Things". Now - the thing with this movie that is quite sad is that the story was quite interesting - not original, just interesting.
Now the thing that bothered me most was the fact that about 30 minutes of the movie was just these really irritating characters talking about nothing particularly interesting. So - by the time you get to the scenes where things go 'wrong' - you really don't care for them whatsoever.
As for the 'things going wrong', nothing actually happens, its done and over with in about 10-15 minutes. You see nothing of interest, feel nothing but sheer boredom and a wish that this movie would end.
But then when it does end, you're left with something ridiculous that i thought it was a joke. I couldn't believe that was the end of the movie! Nothing happened at all, you just watched some teenagers talk rubbish and wander around for a bit with a few horror clichés glued in between.
Fortunately i handed Mr Perez my 'Evil Things Review Sheet' and gave him a smile as i walked off feeling glad that he could read my review and change his movie before its international release - whether that'll happen or not after this i have no idea.
Mr Perez, if you happen to read this, let me tell you this - I enjoyed a maximum of about 15 minutes of your movie, from the video package up to when 'HD' camera is dropped and we start seeing the Killer's camera. Although i liked the idea of seeing the Killer's perspective, i don't think it was done well enough to be memorable.
Yeolhan-beonjjae eomma (2007)
A strong piece of Korean cinema
I won't write the plot, i watched this movie without knowing what was in store for me, i will simply comment on the performances and the direction.
This movie has solid performances from all actors, Especially the child protagonist. The movie is quite slow moving but well placed, appropriate comic relief entertains and keeps you involved till the final scene.
The soundtrack is worth mentioning, the string pieces really make this movie what it is - great. There is so much emotion in the pieces, it helps drive the story forward.
I really suggest you see this movie, its a real shame you can't buy it outside of Korea without importing it from specialist websites. WORTH SEEING!
Colic: dek hen pee (2006)
Average
This movie was quite poor to begin with. You had a cliché mysterious old women who scared you a little bit and a comical storyline. I did not like that at all. The movie then progresses to something that seemed like a 60s horror movie in a modern format. Did not work.
My favourite part of the movie was the autism scenes, sure the makeup on the 'scary autistic' was sub standard but it had a vintage like quality as i mentioned before, but this time it actually worked.
Of course you had the let down ending, clichéd, rushed and poor. Even the pathetic attempt at a 'clever' twist failed to save this movie. All I can say is this was my first time watching a Thai Horror Movie, wasn't impressed, I'm hoping the acclaimed Shutter will be better.