Review of Oculus (2014) by Brady B — 31 Aug 2014

So over the past few years horror films have seemed to lost their way. They usually now revolve around some big breasted girl being stalked or possessed. It's safe to say that by now a good horror movie is a rare find.

This movie however was beyond good. It was truly amazing! The writing was beyond amazing. The storyline itself is enough to earn a golden globe! It is brilliantly put onto the screen whilst keeping the story complex and full of nail biting moments.

Also this is not a horror movie that relies on cheap jump scares! This film does not have random scares. It builds up tension and instead of 104 minutes of being edgy in fear of jumping, it cleverly goes into your mind.

Oculus is one of those rare films that after watching, keeps you up at night. It cleverly plays with your mind during the film and after. It is every psychiatrists nightmare! When a scare does come up it creates an atmosphere allowing that scare to stick in our minds.

Also I HAVE to say a very well earned well done to the young actors in this film! The actors who played children in this feature were truly outstanding! The movie was frightening enough to watch let alone be a part off. Considering their age they handled the situations brilliantly and were, dare I say it, the best pair of actors I have ever seen!

Also a hats off to the camera men for their skills. The cinematography in this film was superb! It really captured the feel of a scene. It made me as a member of the audience really feel as if I was in the film.