Review of Here Comes the Devil (2012) by Ella R — 24 Jan 2015

I'm always looking for a new horror movie but hadn't heard of this film until today (1/24/15). Odd, as I would've thought more reviewers would have included it on their "Scariest of '13" or "20 to Watch in 2013" lists. I found Laura Caro's performance to be extremely effective, and I didn't see any terrible weak spots among her costars.

The build lasts longer than some might like, but my chief criticism? The myriad of tangents and subplots unnecessary to the film's progress. However, I enjoyed the main storyline- Id even go as far as to say that I was disappointed when the movie ended. I could have gone for some more- maybe 75% out of having fun and 25% born of wanting more plot resolution.

Notes:

1. This film contains what has to be the most heavy-handed use of visual sexual imagery in the history of film: a rock formation that looks more like a vagina than most human vaginas.

2. There are some extremely disturbing juxtapositions of sexuality- but not to the point of plot interference.

3. If I were in Caro's shoes, I might've looked to confirm that I wasn't just losing it before I (ostensibly) murdered the children.

4. Barreiro has a notably impressive mustache.

Thanks for reading; enjoy the film! -E.