Ash28M
06-04-2008, 04:40 AM
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What a pleasant surprise this Portuguese little gem was. It's about a family who inherits a house that is rumored to be cursed. I know the premise seems pretty been there done that but the film really isn't. It reminded me of a combination of Amityville Horror 2/The Exorcist. The film is deliberately paced so that may put off some but if you stay with it, it's worth it. The chills are well executed and come very subtly. It felt very controlled and uncompromising and the acting and cinematography is great. It's a Tartan USA release so who knows how long it will be before it's gone.
What a pleasant surprise this Portuguese little gem was. It's about a family who inherits a house that is rumored to be cursed. I know the premise seems pretty been there done that but the film really isn't. It reminded me of a combination of Amityville Horror 2/The Exorcist. The film is deliberately paced so that may put off some but if you stay with it, it's worth it. The chills are well executed and come very subtly. It felt very controlled and uncompromising and the acting and cinematography is great. It's a Tartan USA release so who knows how long it will be before it's gone.