I must be honest I have not seen the original film. But I have seen High Tension, and yeah you hear a lot of crap about the ending of High Tension. But I think honestly everyone on had to be engrossed in that film. Which is why I had to see this film.
Honestly Alexander Aja is a master of the horror genre in my mind. He gives just the right amount of gore, a great balance of what is seen and unseen to put you on edge, and best of all great character development. I don't know why so many others fail in this area. but when I think of about other films, for some reason I always seem to find myself lacking care in whether the characters live or die. This is not the case here. With Aja films I find myself actually concerned about the characters, making the film a complete thrill ride.
On edge at all times. And I'm sorry but if that isn't what a horror film should do to a person, then what is the point of watching horror films?
Honestly Alexander Aja is a master of the horror genre in my mind. He gives just the right amount of gore, a great balance of what is seen and unseen to put you on edge, and best of all great character development. I don't know why so many others fail in this area. but when I think of about other films, for some reason I always seem to find myself lacking care in whether the characters live or die. This is not the case here. With Aja films I find myself actually concerned about the characters, making the film a complete thrill ride.
On edge at all times. And I'm sorry but if that isn't what a horror film should do to a person, then what is the point of watching horror films?