POSITIVES…
Directed by James Wan, and introducing a new horror movie monster? Sign me up!
That horror movie monster is named Gabriel, and he is a fantastic antagonist in this.
Annabelle Wallis is absolutely amazing as Madison. She knows how to play up being a frightened woman in a horror movie.
Supporting cast is good in this, and adds some nice light hearted touches to the narrative. From Maddie Hasson, George Young, and Michole Briana White.
The use of shadows and silhouettes are excellent.
Some suspenseful scariness here and there that will keep you entertained.
There were some visually neat camera directions, with shots that I almost never see in cinema.
From the visions, the chase sequence, to that police precinct action beat, this movie has some awesome set pieces.
"Why am I calling the police?"
Third act really ramps up the absurd insanity that is the plot.
Oh, if I didn’t already mention it, this movie can get graphically bloody violent.
I think Sam Raimi and David Cronenberg would be proud of what Wan pulled off here.
NEGATIVES…
Those looking for traumatic scariness will probably not find that here.
Plot progression is derivative in certain ways, and isn’t shy about using some familiar tropes.
There’s this big reveal that isn't really that much of a big reveal, even if the movie acts like it is.
The lines of dialogue can be pretty atrocious, to the point of unintentional hilarity.
Soundtrack is so over the top ideal for a horror movie, that you’d wish it was just a tad bit more subtle about it.
Some stupid plot points and character choices.
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