First off, I am NOT a fan of torture movies. Ones like Saw, Hostel and especially Seven. However, unlike those movies, this one actually didn't bother me (Seven bothered me for weeks). I think the reason is the other ones had seriously disturbed individuals who got off on torture. THAT bothers me. I don't want to watch a sicko consciously torturing people. That's a little too real life for me.
That said, the reason this movie stands out is because it's the lingering evil in the house which infects the characters. As other reviewers have said, there are flashbacks that tells the history of the house and each one as gruesome as the next. I particularly liked the one which has the girl locked in the cage, mostly because she brilliantly escapes.
The only qualms I had was the Realtor and the doofus at the end. Ugh. Way over the top. Oh yes, and the weed eater. Having actually used one, the plastic cord would have already dissipated. Unless it was made of wire. Then nevermind.
If you like a little gore - okay a LOT of gore - in your horror movie, this should fulfill your appetite.
That said, the reason this movie stands out is because it's the lingering evil in the house which infects the characters. As other reviewers have said, there are flashbacks that tells the history of the house and each one as gruesome as the next. I particularly liked the one which has the girl locked in the cage, mostly because she brilliantly escapes.
The only qualms I had was the Realtor and the doofus at the end. Ugh. Way over the top. Oh yes, and the weed eater. Having actually used one, the plastic cord would have already dissipated. Unless it was made of wire. Then nevermind.
If you like a little gore - okay a LOT of gore - in your horror movie, this should fulfill your appetite.