I have to say, not at all what I expected; I honestly had doubts on this one, but thought I'd at least give it a whirl seeing it starred talented angel-faced Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence and all. I have three words to describe this film. Intense, intense, intense! I love a good horror film and this one delivers to my liking; one of the better horror films out there. Non-predictable, action-packed and riveting, the audience is teased into the mysterious and slow turn of events.
Written by David Loucka and Jonathon Mostow and directed by Mark Tonderai, and with a budget of $6 million USD this 101 minute 2012 thrilling film exposes dismay, eerie secrets and phycological commotion. Starring Elissa played by Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot who plays Ryan and Sarah played by Elisabeth Shue this film had a decent performance at the panic that slowly expanded. Introducing new-comer Eva Link who gave a delightfully harrowing execution, I think the only thing that rang a bell from another story would be the name of the character she played, "Carrie-Anne".
The film was beautifully shot in Ottawa Canada with unique camera angels throughout but also shot in 2-pert Techniscope format which provided the look of older horror films and gave the appearance of grainy images. Although there was not much buzz about this film when it was released, it more than quadrupled it's initial budget in just 3 months that same year. Backed by Relativity Media, FilmNation Entertainment and a Bigger Boat Production just to name a few and by scores of others internationally this story was compelling enough to receive 1 win and 2 other nominations.
Certainly what the doctor would order for a terrifying night of fun! :)
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