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HIS FILM DIARY 2015
total movie count ........... viewing day count
220 .......................... 252
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September 9th
—— 2003 ——
WRONG
TURN
—— horror ——
REWATCH
The wrong way...
done the right way...
Review from my horror list
This is a film that somehow succeeds in keeping this unpredicted kind of balance, which would otherwise seem almost impossible for any other film, when using the same theme and overall idea… This is also why the sequels that followed were absolutely dreadful and laughably pathetic to sit through; it simply couldn’t find that same kind of balance and style that the first one had. Because despite being a rather ridiculous idea – which would probably even make you laugh if you heard it – you would still be surprised at how frightening and exciting it can actually be. And of course, it is also a whole lot of fun at the same time. Furthermore, it isn’t a bad thing that Stan Winston blessed this film with his amazing work in practical effects, which only makes the film and its atmosphere appear all the more terrifying for it…
I don’t expect I have to tell you the premise of this film, since it is basically given away in the very title. There is a group of very unlucky people, who unfortunately take a wrong turn and end up being stranded in some kind of remote forest with no human life in sight… Well, at least up until the group runs into three grossly disfigured cannibalistic mountain men, who tries to kill them at all cost and take them to dinner… if you know what I mean. But jokes aside, this film is actually surprisingly well-made, very disturbing to witness, and also extremely intense to watch at times – even despite the rather noisy nature of one of the cannibals, which I guess is only fitting. But the thing is though, that these cannibals are never portrayed as being downright hilarious or pathetic characters, and they aren’t really supposed to be either.
However, I’m sure there are people who still won’t be able to take the film as serious as it should be. Because in reality the film carries a terrifyingly realistic approach, using a very dark and gloomy atmosphere throughout, which also contains some very nasty set pieces and unnerving practical make-up. Obviously it is still a film to have fun with, but you shouldn’t brush this film away purely for its concept and your first impression of it. Actually, this is a fine little hidden gem in the horror genre, which may not stand as strong as it once did with me, but it is still a fun and fearsome thrill ride!
Deformed cannibalistic rednecks may not sound that terrifying in its written words, but try to imagine being the one who was trapped in a large isolated forest with three inbred individuals, who uses inhuman approaches to catch you and eventually eat you like the brutal animals that they are – wouldn’t you be just a tiny bit afraid too? The tension in this film is quite good and the set pieces so amazingly detailed as well. Overall, it is just blast to watch!
+
__________________________
HIS FILM DIARY 2015
total movie count ........... viewing day count
220 .......................... 252
__________________________
September 9th
—— 2003 ——
WRONG
TURN
—— horror ——
REWATCH
The wrong way...
done the right way...
Review from my horror list
This is a film that somehow succeeds in keeping this unpredicted kind of balance, which would otherwise seem almost impossible for any other film, when using the same theme and overall idea… This is also why the sequels that followed were absolutely dreadful and laughably pathetic to sit through; it simply couldn’t find that same kind of balance and style that the first one had. Because despite being a rather ridiculous idea – which would probably even make you laugh if you heard it – you would still be surprised at how frightening and exciting it can actually be. And of course, it is also a whole lot of fun at the same time. Furthermore, it isn’t a bad thing that Stan Winston blessed this film with his amazing work in practical effects, which only makes the film and its atmosphere appear all the more terrifying for it…
I don’t expect I have to tell you the premise of this film, since it is basically given away in the very title. There is a group of very unlucky people, who unfortunately take a wrong turn and end up being stranded in some kind of remote forest with no human life in sight… Well, at least up until the group runs into three grossly disfigured cannibalistic mountain men, who tries to kill them at all cost and take them to dinner… if you know what I mean. But jokes aside, this film is actually surprisingly well-made, very disturbing to witness, and also extremely intense to watch at times – even despite the rather noisy nature of one of the cannibals, which I guess is only fitting. But the thing is though, that these cannibals are never portrayed as being downright hilarious or pathetic characters, and they aren’t really supposed to be either.
However, I’m sure there are people who still won’t be able to take the film as serious as it should be. Because in reality the film carries a terrifyingly realistic approach, using a very dark and gloomy atmosphere throughout, which also contains some very nasty set pieces and unnerving practical make-up. Obviously it is still a film to have fun with, but you shouldn’t brush this film away purely for its concept and your first impression of it. Actually, this is a fine little hidden gem in the horror genre, which may not stand as strong as it once did with me, but it is still a fun and fearsome thrill ride!
Deformed cannibalistic rednecks may not sound that terrifying in its written words, but try to imagine being the one who was trapped in a large isolated forest with three inbred individuals, who uses inhuman approaches to catch you and eventually eat you like the brutal animals that they are – wouldn’t you be just a tiny bit afraid too? The tension in this film is quite good and the set pieces so amazingly detailed as well. Overall, it is just blast to watch!
+
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