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Movie Reviews of The Other
Movie Review: Very underrated horror film.
Summary: 5 Stars
Set in idyllic 1935 Connecticut, The Other follows young twins Niles and Holland as they run about their small farm, fishing, playing in the apple cellar, harassing the old lady down the lane and caring for their heartsick mother. Niles is the "good son." He reads to his mother and spends time with his grandmother and is always hesitant to become involved in Holland's schemes. Holland, on the other hand sneaks around and enjoys playing tricks on people...tricks that soon turn deadly. When a series of accidents befall those that have irked Holland, Niles becomes suspicious of his twin. Is there something even more sinister going on, though? Niles carries around an old tin that holds an old ring and a severed finger. Who do these belong to? Is Niles really the evil one?
The story, with its many sub-plots and different relationships between characters, is very well-developed. I loved the time and location - the 1930s in rural Connecticut - that make the film a visual treat to watch. There is even a nifty carnival scene that features a freak show! The main thing that drives the film is the story, though, and it is a disturbing one, especially towards the end which I'm not going to ruin. I really enjoyed this movie, even though it starts off pretty slow. Once it gets going though, it sweeps you up into the mystery. I for one, couldn't look away once the film got going. The film was made in 1972 and was directed by Robert Mulligan, it had some great acting especially from the twins and their Russian grandmother who plays a sort of creepy psychic game with Niles. The Other still stands today as an entertaining and creepy psychological thriller and is one of the most effective horror movies of the Seventies, which is why I find it odd that it's not mentioned very often these days.
Movie Review: One of the Best of the Best Kind of Horror Film
Summary: 5 Stars
There's just something about a good old fashioned thriller. Something ominous yet thoughtful. Sinister yet complicated. Dark, foreboding, gloomy, and terrifying. All these are great adjectives to help describe the film adapation of Thomas Tyron's best-selling novel The Other. Horror films of the 1970's have an appeal and a quality that the films of the '80's (with all their blood and gore and slashing) lost. The '70's produced such gems as Don't Look Now, Audrey Rose, Demon Seed, The Omen, and of course the mother of them all, The Exorcist (my comment about '80's gore notwithstanding). The Other is a perfectly paced and well crafted film that stands up to these fine examples of 70's psychological horror. There's the Depression, a remote farm, a family shadowed in despair, hints of the supernatural, and a mystery that stays just two steps ahead of you until it's too late. Many may say that the film is boring. I say the pacing of the film allows you to savor every last frame and nuance. Many may say that they had it all figured out from the get-go. I say, stop ruining it for the rest of us. The Other is a slowly unspooling yarn of a nightmare of a story. The film is well shot and directed with style by Robert Mulligan. Not to mention the cast headed by the incomparable Uta Hagen (may she rest in peace), the Udvarnoky boys (now middle-aged, living and working quiet lives in New Jersey), and the gone-too-soon John Ritter. Diana Muldaur's performance is breathtaking. If you enjoy the telling of eerie tales that leave you with that cold, queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach, pick up the upcoming dvd of The Other. Great addition to your dvd library and a great example of 1970's psychological horror.Movie Review: Creepy psychological horror
Summary: 5 Stars
The Other is a classic horror story that is pure psychological terror. It is slowly paced, but this is necessary for the character & plot development. The story is set in rural Connecticut in the 1940s, and revolves around the Perry clan...the central characters are the young Perry twins, 11-year old Hammond and Niles Perry who frolic in the sun and enjoy games as boys do, but there is more to it than that, of course. Amidst this idyllic setting, a series of family tragedies takes place...the Perry's father has died of an accident, the mother is rendered an invalid due to some sort of mental breakdown, and there are more tragedies to follow. The only adult that seems to have an inkling of what's going on is Uta Hagen's grandmother character, who teaches Niles 'the game' which reveals darker undertones as the story moves along...we see a golden-haired boy who seems harmless enough on the surface but as time progresses, something darker is revealed, leaving us reeling when the truth is revealed [though it doesn't take too long for the viewer to deduce what is actually unfolding here]. Is it a case of evil vs good twin, split personality or unnatural forces at work? Not to give too much away, let's just say that this movie is a first-rate psychological horror movie that has moments that will give you the creeps. The actor who plays Niles Perry does an excellent job of portraying a tormented soul, and Uta Hagen is wonderful as the all-seeing grandmother that is torn between her love for her grandson and the need to put a stop to the horrors unfolding around her. This is a must-see for fans of atmospheric horror with a psychological twist.Movie Review: Classic story of good versus evil
Summary: 5 Stars
.... with a few new twists.
I remember reading Tom Tryon's book when it first came out. It was frightful beyond anything else I had read at the time. When the movie came out I couldn't wait to see it. When I did finally see it I was both thrilled and disappointed.
Translating a book with numerous rich characters and subplots to the screen is often a difficult task, as was in this case. But overall I think they did a great job.
Watching this movie again, years later, I still feel the same because I can still remember how involved the book was. I am not hoping for a remake of the movie, that would probably prove a horrendous affair.
But... judging the movie all on it's own I would have to say it is a very good movie.
It is a period piece as well as being a thriller with drama set in. All the actors do a fantastic job. The sets and cinematography are great. This is a classic piece without a doubt. It has a slow build up as any good thriller should have.
What is striking about this story is the slow development into unrecoverable terror that the story takes us on. When the momentum finally starts it's downhill roll all knuckles are white in anticipation of the final crash.
But ultimatley it is a story of good and evil. In this case, both stuggling for the same body, ironically displayed in identical twins in this story. Very good twist on a classic theme!
So, if you're tired of the sex-and-slice or gamebox movies, and want something with a stronger story and character development this would be the one for you. Hitchcock and DePalma fans will certainly enjoy this one.
Movie Review: Thank you, amazon!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom loves this movie and has searched everywhere to buy it. Not many movie places sell it (or let you rent), like Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, ect. We tried Best Buy a few years back and a few other places, but no one has it!!! I have no idea why, either. It's such an awesome thriller!
So, I finally fond The Other on Amazon and had bought it just a few days before Christmas! Amazon was flexible and had really great prices to offer! I recommend this movie to every horror or thriller buff. If you are a movie person in general, The Other is really well directed and should be on your list of movies to wach and own. Also, Uta Hagan directed this movie....which says enough in itself. This is one of the few moives that she shows in, too. Mrs. Uta taught Robin Williams how to act and do everything he does on screen, except for the pure talent that he has.
Thank you so much, Amazon! You really made my mom's Christmas!
ps-If you like the option of having someone else wrap your gifts online....the wrapping paper Amazon provides is exceptional. They used a beautiful green box for the DVD, and a seafoam green ribbon on the outside. They even let you write a little message to go on the outside of the packaging! And...no marks or dents on the present iteself when you open the box!