Review of Mum & Dad (2008) by Richard C — 14 Sep 2009
To my knowledge British films don't contribute much to the torture porn genre. Actually, British films in general never make that much controversy aside from the obvious A Clockwork Orange, as far I know.
This is why I liked Mum & Dad. It's a rather generic captive-and-torture film and not very much disturbing film but it's interesting if deranged characters pique your interest. It's scary from the act following the normal one because the brother and sister seem like the most normal people and their conversations with the Polish girl was realistic and life-affirming.
It makes you forget that you first intended to watch a movie where you wanted to be disturbed. The torture is never brutal but the psychological inference in seeing remains of victims is what gives you chills, disgust and suspense throughout the film.
The voice silencing is original but I still think someone will be able to moan and groan like crazy when they're subjected to The Girl Next Door-style set ups.
This review of Mum & Dad (2008) was written by Richard C on 14 Sep 2009.
Mum & Dad has generally received mixed reviews.
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