Review of The Others (2001) by Al M — 30 Oct 2010
I adore The Others--it is both a truly traditional example of the gothic and an genuinely original entry in the horror canon. Undoubtedly, The Others reminds me of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw with the two children and the ghostly ambiguities.
And, much like James's novella, The Others elevates supernatural cinema to new heights by becoming a powerful, beautifully-directed exploration of grief, loss, and tragedy. It is film about the march of time and the changes we refuse to accept.
The Others is beautiful, genuinely creepy, and shocking in its revelations. Fans of supernatural horror films will not be disappointed, and fans of artistic cinema will find much to admire as well. The Others is horror cinema at ties finest--disturbing yet cerebral and emotional at the same time.
This review of The Others (2001) was written by Al M on 30 Oct 2010.
The Others has generally received very positive reviews.
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