Well, where to start with "Errementari"?
First of all, I have to say that "Errementari" is not your average fantasy horror movie. It has a pretty straight forward storyline, sure, but writers Paul Urkijo Alijo, Asier Guerricaechebarría and Paul Urkijo Alijo managed to squeeze so much more out of the storyline than just your average fantasy horror movie.
What works for "Errementari" is the setting, because it definitely feels very believable and realistic, and that definitely works well in favor of the movie and the atmosphere of the movie. The props, costumes and sets were really nice and there had really been paid attention to small details. And that showed on the screen.
The storyline is good, because it is a very interesting story. And it is very nicely compiled, told and paced by director Paul Urkijo Alijo, slowly building up the intensity and then completely throwing a curve ball to the audience. I liked the plot twists there were along the way. I hadn't foreseen those, so they were very interesting and surprising. Something that really brought the storyline nicely along.
It should also be said that the acting performances in the movie were good, and the actors and actresses cast for the roles really carried the movie well, as they put on good performances.
The special effects were good as well, and I do love practical creature effects. And trust me, the creature designs and effects in "Errementari" were fabulous. I love those. And they make it well-worth to sit down and watch the movie.
"Errementari" was a nice surprise of an entertaining movie for me. It was not one I had expected much from, to be bluntly honest. If you enjoy a good old fashioned horror movie, then "Errementari" is a good choice.
My rating of this 2017 Basque fantasy horror movie lands on a well deserved six out of ten stars.
First of all, I have to say that "Errementari" is not your average fantasy horror movie. It has a pretty straight forward storyline, sure, but writers Paul Urkijo Alijo, Asier Guerricaechebarría and Paul Urkijo Alijo managed to squeeze so much more out of the storyline than just your average fantasy horror movie.
What works for "Errementari" is the setting, because it definitely feels very believable and realistic, and that definitely works well in favor of the movie and the atmosphere of the movie. The props, costumes and sets were really nice and there had really been paid attention to small details. And that showed on the screen.
The storyline is good, because it is a very interesting story. And it is very nicely compiled, told and paced by director Paul Urkijo Alijo, slowly building up the intensity and then completely throwing a curve ball to the audience. I liked the plot twists there were along the way. I hadn't foreseen those, so they were very interesting and surprising. Something that really brought the storyline nicely along.
It should also be said that the acting performances in the movie were good, and the actors and actresses cast for the roles really carried the movie well, as they put on good performances.
The special effects were good as well, and I do love practical creature effects. And trust me, the creature designs and effects in "Errementari" were fabulous. I love those. And they make it well-worth to sit down and watch the movie.
"Errementari" was a nice surprise of an entertaining movie for me. It was not one I had expected much from, to be bluntly honest. If you enjoy a good old fashioned horror movie, then "Errementari" is a good choice.
My rating of this 2017 Basque fantasy horror movie lands on a well deserved six out of ten stars.