Review of Livid

Livid (2011)
6/10
Fun old-school Gothic ghost story
26 July 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Livid is a Gothic horror in absolutely classic mould, and all the clichés are present and correct: spooky house, boss-eyed dolls, cobwebs, taxidermy, ballet, old woman with long fingernails and so on. If you don't fancy cheese, move along. But it's effective: although it sometimes falls back on jump-scares it does maintain a genuinely creepy atmosphere throughout its runtime. The Argento comparisons some have made here aren't too far off the money.

There are problems here, as other reviewers have pointed out. Not everything makes sense, and in some cases (e.g. the team of ballet-assassins) it's pretty much inexcusable. Unlike most reviewers here, though, I liked the last 10 minutes. Your mileage may vary.

I was disappointed by Inside; my expectations where just for a tense, enjoyable genre film and that's what you get. It won't change your life but it's a fun ride.
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