“Creepy” does not begin to describe director Osgood Perkins’ take on an FBI agent tracking a mass murderer — or Nicolas Cage’s WTF performance
I would like to start by giving the entire crew of this film huge recognition. The film came together perfectly and every role was executed precisely. Directed by Oz Perkins, the film was released just this past July, and viewers are loving it! It boasts an impressive 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. I loved everything about this film, it kept me drawn in the entire time. I appreciated how the plot revealed details gradually while maintaining a high level of suspense.
Description
The story follows FBI agent Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe as she tackles a decades-long serial killer case set in 1990. As she delves deeper into the investigation, it takes a disturbing turn while trying to decipher the difference between reality and the supernatural.
Before watching this film, I saw the trailer in theaters and thought, “I must see that!” The trailer is brilliant, especially because one of the villains, played by Nicolas Cage, isn’t revealed at all. I think that was such a smart move because it made his eventual appearance even scarier!
Overall, this film has quickly become one of my new favourites. It has an eerie sinister vibe to it even when nothing is happening. It’s one of those movies that you watch and continues to linger in your mind after. This film has a similar feel to the classic horror film, Silence of The Lambs, as it has a mixture of suspense and discomfort. What really really set the tone of this film was the cinematography, the colour tones and the framing used were spot on. I will definitely watch this film again as it is one of my new personal favourites.