Review of Sauna (2008) by John G — 23 Sep 2008
This atmospheric, creepy ?thinking man?s? horror film is the kind of movie that you really hope develops an audience, even a cult one, because it?s totally deserving of the attention. The unusual time period and setting, along with gorgeous, stark visuals and fantastic production design are all part of what makes Sauna a must-see.
It has an ambiguous approach to horror, giving you just enough information to buy into the story, without anything being explicitly spelled out for you. In Sauna?s case, this works remarkably well. The story is basically a redemption tale of a merciless, lifelong soldier looking for direction after the end of a war, and as long as it tells that specific story well, and it does, then detailed explanations of all the supernatural goings-on in the film are inconsequential.
This review of Sauna (2008) was written by John G on 23 Sep 2008.
Sauna has generally received mixed reviews.
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