3 Horror Films Reviewed in a Minute

I recently went on a random horror film binge and watched three in 2 days. I don’t know what came over me, I just wanted a good scare! Well, I got it and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. Instead of giving each movie their own review (because I really don’t think I could write that much about them), here are the three movies I watched with mini “reviewed in a minute” reviews 🙂 

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Crimson Peak

Release date: October 16, 2015

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Screenplay: Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston
Rated: R 

Rating:

Crimson Peak was definitely not what I expected. I sat there trying to guess the whole way through what was happening and I was wrong. I thought the story was interesting and mysterious, but it wasn’t an on-the-edge-of-your-seat type horror, although, it did give me a few jumps. The main character, Edith, was a walking contradiction – strong female character, falls in love in 2 minutes flat. So, yes, very much instalove…in a movie. Also, the CGI was not very convincing, so that ruined some of the more “horror” scenes for me. However, I still enjoyed this film for the storyline, the visuals (non-bad CGI visuals) and the acting. I loved Hiddleston and Chastain in this film, how could you not?!

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The Visit

Release date: September 11, 2015

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Screenplay: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn
Rated: PG-13

Rating:

Surprisingly, I enjoyed this movie! Again, it’s not what I expected (maybe I should stop assuming what movies are about, hmm? 😉 ) This was a suspenseful and eerie film that definitely had me closing my eyes – especially because I hate when things jump out at you, and this movie had that. Also, there were plenty of those “What are you doing?! Don’t do that!” yelling-at-the-screen moments. The home video filming contributed to that creepy, suspenseful feeling as well. My rating says a lot about my enjoyment of this film because M. Night Shyamalan is not one of my favorite directors. He definitely toned down the laughable weirdness for this film.

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The Witch

Release date: February 19, 2016

Director: Robert Eggers
Screenplay: Robert Eggers
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw
Rated: R

Rating:

Oh, my, where do I even start? This is a different type of horror film altogether. There’s really nothing to compare it to. The family was banished from the plantation they lived in because of their outspoken religious beliefs, but when the resettle at a quiet cottage with a corn field, their misfortune intensifies. They use prayer and their faith to try to get through their troubles, but when things get worse, they begin blaming “the witch”. She may be someone in the woods, or she may be their own flesh and blood. This film shows a family torn apart by this superstition (or is it?). The entire theme is heavily religious and satanic.

This is not a thrilling scare – it’s a film that makes you feel dread, with a creep-up-on-you type suspense. While the middle of this film was a bit of a drag, and sometimes their heavy accents were hard to understand, this was an excellent film. It’s a refresher from all the typical jumps and gore from other horror films.

Do you guys enjoy horror films?
What are some of your favorites/recommendations?
Have you seen any of these? Thoughts?