Written by: Leigh Whannel
Directed by: James Wan
Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye, and many others who are not main castings.
The story of this film is based around a family who are in search of help for their son, Dalton, who fell into a coma after an accident in the attic of the new home which the family has moved into.
Although the story of this film may be similar to other horror films, particularly Poltergeist, it also adds its own twist to the franchise, and is a great horror film to sit and enjoy! There are not many horror films I have watched that have gripped me, but this one definitely has, as it incorporates fresh elements that don’t seem predictable. To me, that is what a horror film is supposed to be – suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat experiences, and jump scares, which there were a good few scattered throughout this film.
The acting, music, and sound effects for the suspenseful moments were all excellent and definitely contributed to the film’s overall quality. The casting for this film was great, and I enjoy watching Rose Byrne usually in comedy films. However, seeing her play a more serious role in this film makes her an even better actress, one who seems to take her role in this horror franchise seriously. Patrick Wilson is also great in this franchise, and it’s great to see him in a role different from his Paranormal expert persona, as I know him to be in The Conjuring.
The overall atmosphere of the film gave me chills, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am very much looking forward to watching the second and third instalments of this film series.
I rate this film 5 stars
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