The year is 1971, and experienced paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren have a new case on their hands in the latest horror film by New Line Cinema, "The Conjuring". This case is said to be so terrifying that they have refused to share it until now. The Perrons, a relatable all- American family, are moving into a new house in the middle of the country, when the strange occurrences begin to unfold. Based on a true story, this film is a roller coaster of sheer terror. The paranormal researchers, Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) prefer to be addressed by their names, rather than ghost hunters, demonologists, or paranormal researchers. Together they have a young daughter, whom they care very deeply about, yet neglect to spend enough time with her due to their demanding job. Both Wilson and Farmiga put on great performances, adding to the realism, emotion and fear felt in certain scenes. Perhaps the most outstanding performance in the film was that of actress Lili Taylor who played the mother role of Carolyn Perron. A mother of five who cares for her children, whose composure steadily crumbles as the film progresses. The amount of care she shows for her children is what any good mother would feel, she's not sugar-coated or cookie-cutter perfect, but she's real, and that's what makes you believe and feel the same emotions and horrors the family is experiencing. What this film lacks in the gore and nudity department is more than reclaimed with the dark atmosphere and intensity held steadily throughout the picture, which is the reason the film received its "R" rating. "The Conjuring" is sure to please most horror fans. Director James Wan (known for directing Saw, Insidious, and Dead Silence) pays tribute to such classics as Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" while also keeping true to the actual haunting of the Perron family. The film is sure to scare the pants off of anyone brave enough to view it, and the story is also a nice change in pace from some of the recent box office horror movie flops. Grab a bucket of popcorn and a crucifix and go check out one of the scariest horror films of 2013!
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My Soul to Take
(2010)
My Soul to Take
17 November 2011
Wes Craven is one of my favorite directors of all time. He directed "The Last House On the Left", "Scream", and "A Nightmare on Elm Street". In 2010 he developed this movie called "My Soul to Take". From the very moment I saw the trailer in theaters I knew I had to see it. People say this movie is "too confusing" or it "doesn't make sense"... It makes complete sense. If people nowadays actually took some time to think about the story line, and paid attention to things other than gore and sex, they would realize that this movie is great. The movie is shot in 3D so the blood is really fake on some parts, but other than a two or three scenes, the special effects are fine. My Soul to Take has a very good story line and character development, unlike most movies nowadays. This film will keep you on the edge of your seat, waiting in anticipation to find out what is really happening. You'll have to see it to know if you like it for sure, but it is truly a great movie if you really pay attention to it.
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