First off, I strongly disagree with so many here complaining and even rating the movie very low just because they didn't like the ending or claim (incorrectly) that there is no 'Ending' It truly makes you wonder if anyone actually has any imagination left...
Primarily and to me most importantly, the film is made very well. The look, the mood, the extremely creepy atmosphere is FAR better than most 'Horror' movies today. Yes, it is a bit of a throwback, and yes it does not have the extremes and over the top violence that so many now seem to expect or want in what are considered 'Scary Movies' today. But, what it DOES have is a great atmosphere, wonderful aesthetics and set design, and the acting is actually above average for most Horror movies today.
For me personally, I really like this kind of Horror film. For my taste and for these particular types of Horror movies, I feel that this one is quite effective. Mood and atmosphere are among the most important aspects for me in a good Horror film, and this one creates what I feel is a very intense one at times and one that would delight people who like these kinds of movies.
So, quite honestly in my lowly and wretched opinion, I do not understand at all the low rating here. Yes, I can see where this kind of movie would not be to everyone's taste for Horror. But, as I have said numerous times in many reviews, that does NOT mean that it is a 'bad' film or that it is not made well. I truly wish people would make that distinction when rating and reviewing movies. There are MANY types of films that I strongly dislike. The best example for me would be Torture Porn Horror. BUT... I don't come here and rate down and give a crap review for every movie with that kind of theme. I don't review them at all, because since I don't happen to like them, my thoughts or poor rating will not really help those here who DO like those kinds of movies, would it...?
Anyway, sorry to go on about that, but it is something that I happen to feel very strongly about when rating and reviewing movies here. So, basically IF you do like more ghostly, atmospheric, moody, Dark Fairy Tale like stories, I personally feel that this one is one of the better ones out there.
Primarily and to me most importantly, the film is made very well. The look, the mood, the extremely creepy atmosphere is FAR better than most 'Horror' movies today. Yes, it is a bit of a throwback, and yes it does not have the extremes and over the top violence that so many now seem to expect or want in what are considered 'Scary Movies' today. But, what it DOES have is a great atmosphere, wonderful aesthetics and set design, and the acting is actually above average for most Horror movies today.
For me personally, I really like this kind of Horror film. For my taste and for these particular types of Horror movies, I feel that this one is quite effective. Mood and atmosphere are among the most important aspects for me in a good Horror film, and this one creates what I feel is a very intense one at times and one that would delight people who like these kinds of movies.
So, quite honestly in my lowly and wretched opinion, I do not understand at all the low rating here. Yes, I can see where this kind of movie would not be to everyone's taste for Horror. But, as I have said numerous times in many reviews, that does NOT mean that it is a 'bad' film or that it is not made well. I truly wish people would make that distinction when rating and reviewing movies. There are MANY types of films that I strongly dislike. The best example for me would be Torture Porn Horror. BUT... I don't come here and rate down and give a crap review for every movie with that kind of theme. I don't review them at all, because since I don't happen to like them, my thoughts or poor rating will not really help those here who DO like those kinds of movies, would it...?
Anyway, sorry to go on about that, but it is something that I happen to feel very strongly about when rating and reviewing movies here. So, basically IF you do like more ghostly, atmospheric, moody, Dark Fairy Tale like stories, I personally feel that this one is one of the better ones out there.