What a creepy movie! This is different than a lot of horror movies because it opens on the killer, who is already in the unoccupied home. It follows his elaborate preparation ritual where, much like Dexter, he turns the entire house into a kill-room. His American Psycho-esque preparation, from putting on his kill-suit and smearing the cruddiest, nastiest vaseline on his hair (to prevent loose hairs from falling?) really shows the killer's experience, and desire NOT to get caught. I love the mask that he wears, much like Michael Myers, that dehumanizes him. The actor does a lot of great physical stuff in a mostly-silent role, much like a mime, and he really makes the most of his time on screen. Once the husband and wife return home, the movie kicks into high gear and the tension, and blood loss, kicks into high gear. The movie has a great twist-ending that I won't spoil, but I admit I saw it coming about ten minutes before it happened. Great movie!
Review of Home Sweet Home
