14/19
Bad luck, safe recommendation and this
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Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat and mouse in a strange man’s house. The end credits include the statement: “Generative Ali was not used in the making of this film.” In recent years, I have seen two really good horror films that really disturbed me psychologically. Both films feature some hateful performances from their antagonists, and after watching the film, both stuck in my head afterwards.
No spoilers other than this, you’ll have to see for yourself
The story, like Nefarious, is plain and simple and relies more on characters than special effects. What Happens Here is one of the best thriller/horror movies that kept me on the edge of my seat. When Hugh Grant is introduced, everything seems to start out like any other day for two Mormon missionaries.
It’s like the movie surrounds you with a sense of uncertainty
The film develops into a twisted game of cat and mouse, where the evil Hugh Grant abandons his well-spoken and trained speeches for humor and horror. What makes you go here is the intensity of the screen where I have to say the audience I saw this with was absolutely silent. I mean, I’m not really a fan of psychological horror movies, but this one is still stuck in my head.
If there is one small complaint, like many A24 films, the ending can be somewhat acceptable
down. I actually found the conclusion satisfying because it stuck with me even after the movie ended. This might not only be the best horror movie of the year, but it might be the best movie of the year.
One that doesn’t scare the muscles as much as the brain
Hugh Grant deserves an Oscar for his performance because there hasn’t been a scarier villain since Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lector or Heath Ledger’s Joker. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, New York Film Festival and more.