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Ziggy Played Guitar -> Amazing build up let down drastically by a unsatisfying climax. (30/8/2010 11:52:24 PM)
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The film has a distinctive 80's style to it, it's hard to explain but it prevents it's self from jumping the band wagon of recent horrors. For that it definitely gains my respect. And also, what makes a horror scary in my opinion is not the visuals, to a lesser extent even the storyline, but the built up tension. And sometimes it can be built up perfectly, to the point where next to nothing can go on, and it still keeps you enthralled, as is the case here. Unfortunately, if the quality of the actual climax doesn't match the level of tension that has been built, it pretty much destroys all appreciation you had of the slow burning intensity. Again, as is the case here. In simpler terms, it doesn't feel like all that waiting, all that atmospheric terrifying build up feels like it wasn't worth it. Luckily, we have 3/4's of the film being this build up, so it does make for crucial viewing. But the ending, although somewhat shocking and tries to keep us on the edge with a (stupid) twist, drags the films rating down a whole lot. I guess the feeling of not knowing whats going on in the three quarters of the film, feeling like the movie is keeping so many secrets from you is exciting, but then finding them out is a disappointment. The chase is better than the catch is a perfect way to describe it. But this is without a doubt on of the better horrors of the last decade, and a breath of fresh air. If a 3 and half star was allowed, I wouldn't hesitate to give it/
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