Review of The House of the Devil (2009) by Jesse K — 18 Aug 2013
First and foremost: The House of the Devil is one of the most terrifying films I have ever seen and has become one of my new favourite horror flicks. Ti West does a near-perfect job of recreating the feeling of 70's and 80's horror movies (you may forget it was made in 2009) and uses slow-burning, tension-filled tactics to brilliant effect.
Not only does the suspense work on its own but it also allows more shock for the viewer since the film is lightly peppered with jump-scares and extremely surprising moments. The performances are great all around.
The soundtrack is another highlight, complete with drawn-out, nail-biting atmosphere inducers. Not only is the music great, the use of silence is just as scary. The climax is presented with such power that your jaw may be dropping at that point.
It takes a small drop near the end but you'll definitely be grinning right before the credits roll. I cannot give The House of the Devil enough praise. It's just the kind of horror movie I've been waiting for.
This review of The House of the Devil (2009) was written by Jesse K on 18 Aug 2013.
The House of the Devil has generally received positive reviews.
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