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The relic?
Never saw it but I'm curious because of how you described
this flick. I think I'll buy it today for the weekend.
Also scary and not already listed here are the two parts of
THE GRUDGE
I just saw the remakes, not the original japan versions.
But they were great.
I've just found out that "THE GRUDGE 3" will come
out this year 2009. I can't wait.
The Relic is a good, underrated creature feature. It's creepy, scary and a little gore on the side. What I like most about it is that it is an intelligent horror movie. Most Horror films are mindless and have no point (other than "cool" kills and blood and gore), but The Relic is a sharp movie.
The relic?
Never saw it but I'm curious because of how you described
this flick. I think I'll buy it today for the weekend.
Also scary and not already listed here are the two parts of
THE GRUDGE
I just saw the remakes, not the original japan versions.
But they were great.
I've just found out that "THE GRUDGE 3" will come
out this year 2009. I can't wait.
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This is quite good horrorfilm ( and much more). I understand this divides opinions for sure. It is like Gorgonzola, either you love it or it is abhorrent for you.
Rating: 7.2/10
Runtime: 95 mins
Language: French with English soft subs
Country: France
Color: Color
IMDb Link:
Director: Pascal Laugier
Cast:
Morjana Alaoui ... Anna
Mylène Jampanoï ... Lucie
Catherine Bégin ... Mademoiselle
Robert Toupin ... Le père
Patricia Tulasne ... La mère
Juliette Gosselin ... Marie
Xavier Dolan-Tadros ... Antoine
Isabelle Chasse ... La Créature
Emilie Miskdjian ... La Suppliciée
Mike Chute ... Homme / Bourreau
Gaëlle Cohen ... Femme de main
Anie Pascale ... La femme
Jessie Pham ... Lucie Jeune
Erika Scott ... Anna Jeune
Description: “Victims are all that’s left in our world…”
The film begins in the 1970’s with a young girl’s escape from an ordeal of ritual abuse. The girl grows into a gutted, battered shell of a woman who carries her abuse, as well as an undying need for retribution. Martyrs begins by exploring one of the main character’s (played by Mylène Jampanoï) fight with post traumatic stress, and her attempt to exorcise internal demons that drive her every action. The narrative focus shifts midway when the source of this character’s dysfunction is explored through the eyes of a new victim (played by Morjana Alaoui). As the title suggests, the entire narrative is tied together through a metaphysical theme. An implied sociological and political commentary is also presented, and is reflected in both the presentation of young women as victims and the nature of the perpetrators.
Fleeting flashbacks give an idea of the physical and psychological suffering endured by captured abuse victim Lucie (Jampanoi) as a ****. Her present state offers an even more vivid picture : 15 years on, she is relentlessly taunted and persecuted by an imaginary, demonic figure representing a physical manifestation of both her emotional scars and guilt.
Martyrs undeniably boasts outstanding achievements in music (a haunting, appropriately melancholic, disarmingly lovely score by Alex and Willie Cortes to accompany the oppressive sound design), make-up effects (by Adrien Morot and the late Benoit Lestang, who committed suicide after the film’s completion) and cinematography.
As to style, Laugier’s influences are evident and even stated in the end credits(DARIO ARGENTO). Unlike some of his fore bearers and contemporaries, Laugier has figured out something crucial: how to sustain suspense throughout an entire film. Martyrs is a film driven by the two main character’s constant reactions to internal and external stimuli. When the film enters a lull, which is rare, the sense of normalcy is soon followed by its opposite. Even the film’s red herrings are substantive. This unending tension, which is punctuated by extreme graphic violence and nauseating practical effects by the late Benoit Lestang, hangs over Martyrs like a black cloud. The effect is to force the audience to bear the weight of the character’s mental and physical trauma. Martyrs is an effort to push the envelope of what can be presented on film, and explore the psychological effects that cinematic images can have on the audience; and Martyrs seems to want to do that in ways that the makers of the Saw franchise could only hope to.
With films like Marina De Van’s In My Skin, Gaspar Noe’s Irreversible, and last year’s gut punch Inside, the French have unapologetically set out to carve new boundaries in entertainment that will hold the timid at bay and scar those willing to bear witness. -- (MIXED.REVIEWS)
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Rating: 7.2/10
Runtime: 95 mins
Language: French with English soft subs
Country: France
Color: Color
IMDb Link:
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Director: Pascal Laugier
Cast:
Morjana Alaoui ... Anna
Mylène Jampanoï ... Lucie
Catherine Bégin ... Mademoiselle
Robert Toupin ... Le père
Patricia Tulasne ... La mère
Juliette Gosselin ... Marie
Xavier Dolan-Tadros ... Antoine
Isabelle Chasse ... La Créature
Emilie Miskdjian ... La Suppliciée
Mike Chute ... Homme / Bourreau
Gaëlle Cohen ... Femme de main
Anie Pascale ... La femme
Jessie Pham ... Lucie Jeune
Erika Scott ... Anna Jeune
Description: “Victims are all that’s left in our world…”
The film begins in the 1970’s with a young girl’s escape from an ordeal of ritual abuse. The girl grows into a gutted, battered shell of a woman who carries her abuse, as well as an undying need for retribution. Martyrs begins by exploring one of the main character’s (played by Mylène Jampanoï) fight with post traumatic stress, and her attempt to exorcise internal demons that drive her every action. The narrative focus shifts midway when the source of this character’s dysfunction is explored through the eyes of a new victim (played by Morjana Alaoui). As the title suggests, the entire narrative is tied together through a metaphysical theme. An implied sociological and political commentary is also presented, and is reflected in both the presentation of young women as victims and the nature of the perpetrators.
Fleeting flashbacks give an idea of the physical and psychological suffering endured by captured abuse victim Lucie (Jampanoi) as a ****. Her present state offers an even more vivid picture : 15 years on, she is relentlessly taunted and persecuted by an imaginary, demonic figure representing a physical manifestation of both her emotional scars and guilt.
Martyrs undeniably boasts outstanding achievements in music (a haunting, appropriately melancholic, disarmingly lovely score by Alex and Willie Cortes to accompany the oppressive sound design), make-up effects (by Adrien Morot and the late Benoit Lestang, who committed suicide after the film’s completion) and cinematography.
As to style, Laugier’s influences are evident and even stated in the end credits(DARIO ARGENTO). Unlike some of his fore bearers and contemporaries, Laugier has figured out something crucial: how to sustain suspense throughout an entire film. Martyrs is a film driven by the two main character’s constant reactions to internal and external stimuli. When the film enters a lull, which is rare, the sense of normalcy is soon followed by its opposite. Even the film’s red herrings are substantive. This unending tension, which is punctuated by extreme graphic violence and nauseating practical effects by the late Benoit Lestang, hangs over Martyrs like a black cloud. The effect is to force the audience to bear the weight of the character’s mental and physical trauma. Martyrs is an effort to push the envelope of what can be presented on film, and explore the psychological effects that cinematic images can have on the audience; and Martyrs seems to want to do that in ways that the makers of the Saw franchise could only hope to.
With films like Marina De Van’s In My Skin, Gaspar Noe’s Irreversible, and last year’s gut punch Inside, the French have unapologetically set out to carve new boundaries in entertainment that will hold the timid at bay and scar those willing to bear witness. -- (MIXED.REVIEWS)
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DYasha wrote:
I Understand your point. I am of the same sort. Splatterhouse and ultra gory works for some films though, but more often these kinds of productions leave a lot to be desired.
Do you know this one? It might interest you if you have not seen it. I was thinking watching it tonight.
Some IMDB user says..."Oh what a film - great story, great actors, great direction! Totally original, unpredictable and captivating, this movie proved to be the film experience of the month. Free of all kinds of clichés, it's a good example of a deep and disturbing old world thriller, which can be horrifying and funny at the same time. Perfectly written and grasping, it draws the viewer into a twisted world which could be surrounding each one us. Without stressing the paranoid aspect or attempting to brainwash the spectator, it manages to create a believably claustrophobic atmosphere and yet offer a very humane look upon loneliness and fear without introducing any evil characters or violent situations. I can't help but applaud the authors of this film and give it the full 10 points. "
I'm not a fan of splatterhouse and ultra gory torture fests, personally. I prefer more psychological terror than "Ew! What's he doing with that can opener?" Mimic was an okay horror movie with Mira Sorvino.
I Understand your point. I am of the same sort. Splatterhouse and ultra gory works for some films though, but more often these kinds of productions leave a lot to be desired.
Do you know this one? It might interest you if you have not seen it. I was thinking watching it tonight.
Some IMDB user says..."Oh what a film - great story, great actors, great direction! Totally original, unpredictable and captivating, this movie proved to be the film experience of the month. Free of all kinds of clichés, it's a good example of a deep and disturbing old world thriller, which can be horrifying and funny at the same time. Perfectly written and grasping, it draws the viewer into a twisted world which could be surrounding each one us. Without stressing the paranoid aspect or attempting to brainwash the spectator, it manages to create a believably claustrophobic atmosphere and yet offer a very humane look upon loneliness and fear without introducing any evil characters or violent situations. I can't help but applaud the authors of this film and give it the full 10 points. "
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