Eden Lake (2008) follows a couple who's romantic getaway is ruined by a gang of blood-thirsty youths. This movie is a very tense and horrifying thriller with some good acting. It is highly engaging although it follows a fairly basic structure and feels a bit safe at times.
The film really doesn't have many notable shots and the cinematography is quite lacklustre. There's no outstanding colour schemes and the camerawork is basic too. The lighting is ok, however it could've been improved as there are some scenes where I couldn't see what was happening.
The sound design is quite good, it's very subtle and manages to be fairly effective. The score itself really adds to the tension and builds up a thrilling atmosphere.
The film introduces us to our two lead characters well, they don't have much on-screen chemistry but this isn't a major issue. I cannot praise all the young actors who played the villains enough, they are genuinely horrifying and I despised their characters, this shows how brilliantly they did in their roles!
This movie is surprisingly disturbing, and packed full of very hard to watch scenes. I think the main thing that makes Eden Lake (2008) so terrifying is that it feels brutally realistic, and things like this genuinely do happen in the UK often!
Lastly, the film is consistently engaging and gripping to watch, building up the tension perfectly to a harrowing and shocking climax. It's fast paced and has a pretty basic structure, but pulls it off well.
The film really doesn't have many notable shots and the cinematography is quite lacklustre. There's no outstanding colour schemes and the camerawork is basic too. The lighting is ok, however it could've been improved as there are some scenes where I couldn't see what was happening.
The sound design is quite good, it's very subtle and manages to be fairly effective. The score itself really adds to the tension and builds up a thrilling atmosphere.
The film introduces us to our two lead characters well, they don't have much on-screen chemistry but this isn't a major issue. I cannot praise all the young actors who played the villains enough, they are genuinely horrifying and I despised their characters, this shows how brilliantly they did in their roles!
This movie is surprisingly disturbing, and packed full of very hard to watch scenes. I think the main thing that makes Eden Lake (2008) so terrifying is that it feels brutally realistic, and things like this genuinely do happen in the UK often!
Lastly, the film is consistently engaging and gripping to watch, building up the tension perfectly to a harrowing and shocking climax. It's fast paced and has a pretty basic structure, but pulls it off well.