Review of A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) by Thequietgamer — 23 May 2015
The horror and romance genres have always blended together awkwardly in my opinion. Especially when vampires are involved. That isn't the case here. In it's defense though it isn't entirely a horror movie. It is more of a story about being trapped in a bad area where the only way to get anywhere is to leave, and that's easier said than done. All of that is mixed in with plenty of weirdness to create one the best vampire films in years.
The while film is in black and white giving it the feel of those old school horror movies of the 30's and 40's. The actual scares are light. Sheila Vand certainly can be creepy as the vampire, it's amazing what a dark cloak and pale face can do to make one look unnerving, but the movie isn't scary at all. Only a few moments of actual vampirism take place. The movie is more about telling a story than instilling fear.
Despite that it's still an amazing film. There is an originality here that few other horror films, romance or otherwise, have had in recent years. It's also an needed shot of cool back into the vampire genre. It's no secret that those iconic horror movie monsters had lost their bite long ago. This movie does a lot to help give it back. The creativity and weirdness of it all is strangely exciting. Provided you can put up with the rather slow pace I think you'll find a lot to love here.
This review of A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) was written by Thequietgamer on 23 May 2015.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night has generally received positive reviews.
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