Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Samhain Project 3: Terrified


Argentina makes its name known in the horror arena!  This movie starts with a fairly quick pair of freak outs and then settles into a queasy paranormal investigation sequence that dissolves quickly.  What this film has going for it is a constant unsettled feeling. 

Oh, yeah, and set pieces that will leave your eyebrows up and your jaw down. Welcome to a haunted neighborhood.  Yes, this area has some serious otherworldly issues affecting multiple homes.  And the shit it puts right in front of your face is consistently chilling.  What the hell is going on in this Buenos Aires subdivision?

The primary character is a detective with health issues. He’s stuck amongst a trio of spook inspectors, and he quickly becomes aware that he’s incapable of doing anything about what he sees; as these malevolent entities become more than just spooky. 

They’re sinister and Diabolical and they're dangerous. 

The movie is non/stop without extreme gore or overtly disturbing violence.  It just brings you some pretty frightening  images and a story that has you buying what they’re selling;  the creeps.  Demian Rugna is a director to keep an eye on.  He's got skills.

Bad Skills, as Shaq used to say.

Turn off the lights, grab your pet and prepare for the movie to provide what its title declares. 

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