(very minor spoilers hinted below) I really enjoyed this gem of a film. Inventive, gorgeously filmed, original
lovingly true and nerdily detailed in texture, props, graphics and the workings of analogue sound. And film making.
It might help that I worked as a sound engineer for years myself... and enjoyed my fair share of horror films. Still, this was a great film. Great in that it managed both to emulate the structure of the B-rate horror movie and at the same time actually be scary _and_ make a comment on shallow effects. Great also in the attention to detail (quarter inch tape-delay, choice of tools for sound effects) homage to Italian horror and lovingly black-comedy takes on the stereotypes of the film industry. Great also in meta-horror/comedy – while staying true to classic horror form.
An interest in vintage horror movies probably helps in enjoying all subtle in-jokes. Still I'd rank this something of an instant classic. Highly recommended.
It might help that I worked as a sound engineer for years myself... and enjoyed my fair share of horror films. Still, this was a great film. Great in that it managed both to emulate the structure of the B-rate horror movie and at the same time actually be scary _and_ make a comment on shallow effects. Great also in the attention to detail (quarter inch tape-delay, choice of tools for sound effects) homage to Italian horror and lovingly black-comedy takes on the stereotypes of the film industry. Great also in meta-horror/comedy – while staying true to classic horror form.
An interest in vintage horror movies probably helps in enjoying all subtle in-jokes. Still I'd rank this something of an instant classic. Highly recommended.