The Other
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Movie Reviews of The Other
Movie Review: Disturbing
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out, and it creeped me out to this day. I won't spoil the plot for you but please notice I gave it five stars. If you are into psychological thrillers and whodunits, this is for you.
There is no axe-wielding maniac or alien monster to be found. The monsters in this story are all too human, which makes it all the more terrifying.
The ending will make you gasp...
UPDATE: Just received my copy of the DVD and I was very disappointed in the jacket/flyer which gives away the whole story. If you buy this DO NOT READ THE LINER NOTES BEFORE SEEING THE MOVIE
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: Not for the faint of heart!!
Summary: 3 Stars
Not your typical kind of horror movie. This isn't a slasher or gore type of horror movie, but a psycholigical horror movie. The movie gives that 'warm and sunny' feeling like some stories start out as, but as the movie unravels everything begins to turn grey, dark and depressing. Everything isn't as it seems and as the plot thickens you are surprised with a twist.
I'm going to try not to spoil the plot for you, but I urge you not to watch this in the dark or alone. If you are into being scared or psychologically sickened then this is the movie for you. I only gave this movie three stars because the end still makes me sick to my stomach.
Movie Review: Melo, incredible melo
Summary: 3 Stars
I don't remember this movie (1972) but the theme of Satanic boy (or girl !) is a little "d?mod?" in your days of innocence lost, but...a good story a little too slow (boring?).... Movie Review: Don't Read Back of DVD --It's a Spoiler!
Summary: 3 Stars
I generally like this film for its errie atmospheric direction and plot twists, but the pacing is way off. It absolutely drags too much in the first half even though it is laying the foundation for what is to come later. I did find the ending to be predicatable, but, nevertheless, haunting. This is a very odd film and it won't appeal to everyone and that's why you will notice mostly 1 or 2 stars vs. 4 or 5 stars. It's a love it or hate kind of film.
I like most slower moving chillers that build suspense and are character-driven like The Sixth Sense, The Others (with Nicole Kidman), and Burnt Offerings, but this movie moved much slower than it needed to. I still gave it three stars as the acting is very convincing by all, especially Uta Hagen and Diana Muldaur whom I've always loved as an actress. She is one classy woman who never got the recognition she really deserved. Most might know her today from her time on TV's L.A. Law.
In any event, just remember that inspite of all the reviews here either way (thumbs up or down), this film is a bit odd and not to everyone's liking.