owmyfoothurts Reviews

Martyrs (2008)

S'juts unique. No other words.

[10/10 · 21 August 2011]

I don't want to pretend that I'm a horror expert, but I know my way around a lot of foreign horror/drama/thriller type movies, and this is definitely one that sticks in my mind.

The twists and turns are seamless but it does feel as though you're drifting through genres and, at points, you wonder what happened to get you to where you are in the film.

However, the start is fantastic. It shows all the violence, and the trauma, and the troubled nature of the characters in one fell swoop, and does so beautifully.

All I can say is watch it, because it's a totally engrossing film.

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Let the Right One In (2008)

Simply unique... at least on our shores...

[9/10 · 19 August 2011]

I don't think many English/American people can claim to be an expert on Swedish cinema, but I adore this film for bringing a completely new approach to 'horror'.

I think this is almost emphasised by the fact that me simply calling it a horror may annoy a lot of people who believe it doesn't fit into a genre at all.

I love the constant back and forth of snow and blood, and of innocence of youth vs the evil of the subject matter. The film, for me, reminds me of why the end-scene of 'Oldboy' was so effective, in that there is such a simple but stark contrast provided that almost unnerves you.

Basically, watch this film if you're a horror fan, and watch it if you aren't. It is, honestly, unique.

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