A very good, atmospheric horror movie that leaves a lot of the gore implied. You can see how it lays the groundwork for future slasher films (particularly from the 80’s and 00’s), and aesthetically it probably inspired a ton of metal bands. It’s very well directed, and as an exercise in building tension I’d argue it’s absolutely fantastic. It feels low budget, but that only adds to the overall atmosphere. I also like this idea of the movie being a metaphor for the food chain, essentially illustrating how messed up nature, butchery and cannibalism are. However, that idea is spelled out a little too much in the first act, making some of the revelations in the third act more predictable. What holds me back from loving it is the fact that the characters are underwritten, and the acting is just okay. Still, it strikes that balance of being edgy without going overboard, which is a balance that most of the films this inspired didn’t hit. There’s a maturity and depth here that’s lacking in something like the Saw franchise.
Shout by JordyVIP 8BlockedParent2022-12-08T15:34:09Z
A very good, atmospheric horror movie that leaves a lot of the gore implied. You can see how it lays the groundwork for future slasher films (particularly from the 80’s and 00’s), and aesthetically it probably inspired a ton of metal bands. It’s very well directed, and as an exercise in building tension I’d argue it’s absolutely fantastic. It feels low budget, but that only adds to the overall atmosphere. I also like this idea of the movie being a metaphor for the food chain, essentially illustrating how messed up nature, butchery and cannibalism are. However, that idea is spelled out a little too much in the first act, making some of the revelations in the third act more predictable. What holds me back from loving it is the fact that the characters are underwritten, and the acting is just okay. Still, it strikes that balance of being edgy without going overboard, which is a balance that most of the films this inspired didn’t hit. There’s a maturity and depth here that’s lacking in something like the Saw franchise.
7.5/10