katyorr Reviews

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

One of the best black comedy horror movies I've ever seen.

[8/10 · 13 April 2012]

I love horror movies, and I also love Whedon, and also enjoyed Cloverfield, done by Goddard. Combine the three and I was giddy from the go. I do remember the first time I saw the trailer I was intrigued but a little skeptical, but now having seen the film, I understand the trailer more. It's hard to talk too much about the movie without giving away something so I'll keep this short. The marketing campaign, I'm not sure if it was done as best as possible, as it tends to market it as purely horror when the movie is clearly more black comedy. That isn't to say that horror fans will be left in the dust, much the opposite, as there are so many elements that hardcore horror fans will love.

An original horror movie, it will make you laugh, it will make you wonder what the hell is going on, and it will delight you. It reminds me much of Scream in the style of writing and some of the story, it definitely has some commentary going on, which is one of the reason why I think horror fans will like it.

Kill List (2011)

Well done, very unsettling and uncomfortable.

[7/10 · 30 December 2011]

I happen to enjoy movies that don't give you everything through every shot and make sure that every viewer sees all the cues. Kill List is one of those movies. I also happen to enjoy movies that make me feel uncomfortable and invaded. Kill List is also one of those movies.

You can read the other reviews and such to get the plot line and all of that. This is not a movie where you get all the details of what the hell is going on. It's very intimate, close shots, overlapping audio, use of sound to create a very uncomfortable atmosphere. The movie is about human psychology and plays on psychology to get you to feel a certain way. There are no jumps and scare tactics. But this film is brutal and unforgiving.

I loved it.