Review of The Hills Run Red (2009) by Michael J — 14 Aug 2012
This movie is a modern return to form for slashers! This movie is exactly what a new, original, fresh yet "true" horror/slasher to its bones should be like! I am initially shocked that this movie does not get more attention than what it does, but then I am reminded of the staggeringly large percentage of the horror movie fanbase that currently does not want to see serious movies and so then I say "figures.
. . but what a shame". This movie never ventures into safe self-parody and is therefore very confident and mean spirited! But even though it does not make fun of itself, it is self-reflexive or even carefully "post modern" in its commentary on its viewers.
This movie has quickly climbed the ladder of my favorite horror/slasher movies and would have even had a shot at a 4 1/2 or even 5 if it wasn't for the somewhat odd first 10 min or so. But do not let that detract you! This movie is prime, ruthless, horror goodness!
This review of The Hills Run Red (2009) was written by Michael J on 14 Aug 2012.
The Hills Run Red has generally received mixed reviews.
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