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Burnt Offerings (1976)
Acting masterclass and the familiar made unfamiliar
6 August 2022 - 0 out of 1 users found this review helpful.
Ominous chilling thriller here. Atmosphere of dread slowly built throughout. Reminded me of an Ari Aster film. Olly Reed's performance is fantastic as a man on the edge.
Karen Allen and Burgess Meredith give stand-out performances too. Even the boy in this one acts superbly. The use of cello in the soundtrack creates moodiness and tension. Unusual to see a horror film set so much in the daylight and in such a bright looking house. Yet it scares. Familiar haunted house set-up with mad woman in the attic but genuinely is affecting. Foreboding mood and tone. Great for a Halloween view. Some parallels with The Shining 4 years later. I wonder why this film isn't better known? Enjoyed it.
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