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Has Anyone Seen This Recently?

posted 5 years ago by [deleted]
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I'm thinking of buying it but don't want to spend the money if it's not really, really scary. I realize we all have different opinions on what's really scary but is it, let's say, as good as The Exorcist? Or The Ring (with Naomi Watts)?

Any input would be really appreciated.

[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 5 years ago

I can't say how scary you'll find it, but it is very creepy and emotionally harrowing. Moreover, it's a brilliantly made, special film with a lot of vision. I consider it a masterpiece that belongs right up alongside the greatest horror films of all time.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

OK, thanks!

[–] davodikum (6202) 4 years ago

I just watched it. It isn't scary. But there is something very unsettling about it. Some top notch acting, possibly bordering on over the top, depends on your tastes. I liked it, but I don't think I will watch it again any time soon.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21576) 4 years ago

I just got this DVD in and I’ll be watching it for the first time tonight. I’ll report back after.

[–] davodikum (6202) 4 years ago

Have fun. Subway scene. Get back to me.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21576) 4 years ago

Holy shit! What the hell did I just watch?

[–] davodikum (6202) 4 years ago

Haha yeah it's a strange one.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21576) 4 years ago

I don’t think I’ve seen a film like this before. It was so disjointed and edited strangely that it actually made me on edge. Really weird. Adjani was absolutely amazing throughout, not to mention the subway scene. I’m going to watch it again soon.

[–] davodikum (6202) 4 years ago

Yeah that Subway scene was hectic.

[–] ChipDouglas (1607) 4 years ago

if you liked the subway scene check out Climax

[–] April-151-CT (10210) 2 years ago

possibly bordering on over the top

possibly bordering???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21576) 2 years ago

I really enjoyed this film and I may go for a rewatch soon.

[–] April-151-CT (10210) 2 years ago

https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-5757c9fca2b425fd21bdd186/rev-0/w-600/h-486/f-gif/s-fe8912d80e0eefa5e3c9adfbc1946e7c64eb8c71.gif

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21576) 2 months ago

Have you ever done a rewatch?

[–] davodikum (6202) 2 years ago

I was being diplomatic

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Isabelle Adjani's acting is abysmal.

[–] Levtones (598) 4 years ago

Thank you!

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

sam neill wasn't much better

[–] Levtones (598) 4 years ago

Yeah, but he gets a pass because he improved over time. Isabelle Adjani has always been shit.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Only film where she was passable was Diabolique.