This is an incredibly strange but satisfying thriller from Canada. It's not strange in its style, although there a a few offbeat and unexpected flourishes delivered in random scenes, but just a very strange story. It's kinda Twilight Zonish and a little trippy.
It takes place in a radio station in the tiny town of Pontypool, Quebec. Certain events on Valentine's Day begin to unfold with the most inexplicable and horrific violence as explained through eyewitness accounts over the radio station.
The acting, writing, and overall direction are quite good. As the events unfold and the nature of what is occurring begins to be understood, the writing becomes a little murky in spots, and some loose ends are unexplained. But overall, it is a totally original and thought-provoking movie.
It is creepy in parts, and keeps you glued to the characters throughout. I definitely recommend it if you can find it.
It takes place in a radio station in the tiny town of Pontypool, Quebec. Certain events on Valentine's Day begin to unfold with the most inexplicable and horrific violence as explained through eyewitness accounts over the radio station.
The acting, writing, and overall direction are quite good. As the events unfold and the nature of what is occurring begins to be understood, the writing becomes a little murky in spots, and some loose ends are unexplained. But overall, it is a totally original and thought-provoking movie.
It is creepy in parts, and keeps you glued to the characters throughout. I definitely recommend it if you can find it.
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