You're Next
MovieMeditation talked about cliches, but I'm not sure that necessarily ruins the film for me. I like how we are introduced to the family and without reading a prior synopsis I was quite surprised at what all unfolded. There was no way I could have seen any of that coming, which I think is a big thumbs up for movies like this. Other movies that I have seen that are similar you kind of get a feel for what is happening, and that didn't happen with me.
The only draw off for me was the gore, but that is more of a personal thorn than a true negative. I thought Sharni Vinson was great, but I wonder on the true credibility of her being the strongest of that entire bunch.
I actually thought the soundtrack was pretty solid. It surely didn't ruin the viewing experience for me. Lots of tension in the film was stronger due to the music.
I'm really surprised at how predictable you thought everything was, Meditation. I mean, yes, we knew eventually the majority of the characters would die from these masked foes, but how and who they were caught me completely off guard. Maybe I'm just a newbie with horror and don't exactly have that horror instinct.
I thought it was well done anyways. Not a film I'll rush back to, but I might watch it during a future Halloween season.
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