Review of Long Weekend (1979) by Jace L — 16 Feb 2013

Long Weekend is a different type of nature gone wild movie, as it doesn't involve a killer creature, but nature itself, and mixes a heavy dose of psychological horror in the plot as well. With effective directing from Colin Eggleston , this is a well crafted horror tale that is sure to captivate you from the first frame onwards.

The film has a simple idea for its plot and it works brilliantly to create the ultimate in shocks for the viewer. The film surrounds a couple who go out for the weekend in the woods to clear their heads of a recent tragedy soon find themselves the target of mother nature due to the fact that they are simply vicious and are constantly fighting.

The film moves at a steady pace, and every shot is calculated to induce the fear in you. This is a work that superbly well executed by Eggleston and he delivers something that is tense, memorable and ultimately terrifying.

What makes this film truly unique is that you feel that there is a lingering presence around the couple, and it adds to the atmosphere. This is a well acted and directed movie that ranks up there with some of Alfred Hitchcock's most memorable psychological horror tales.

In many terms, Long Weekend echoes many of Hitchcock's traits and it makes for a truly engrossing horror experience. With using so little, Eggleston was able to accomplish so much. This is horror filmmaking at its best.

The aspect that stands out the most about the film is that the tension and horror isn't happening all at once. Everything unfolds slowly to make you feel even more on edge. Eggleston direction works beautifully and in turn he creates a horror film that is very entertaining and original in terms of ideas.

I truly enjoyed Long Weekend and it is among the finest psychological horror films of the 1970's.