Review of The Visit (2015) by Spangle — 28 Jan 2016
The Visit truly underscores why horror comedy is such a tough task to pull off properly. It can be quite funny and quite scary at times, but you are never really sure where the comedy ends and the horror begins, which is problematic.
However, the film manages to throw yet another genre in the mix, as it is a pretty entertaining and well crafted thriller as well. Therefore, I have no idea what this film really is, other than an at times awkward mishmash of genres.
That being said, nobody does creepy like M. Night Shyamalan. The film is truly creepy and unsettling at times, which helps it out. Plus, I really liked the twists and turns the film took, as well as the found footage element.
The acting is pretty good, but I really wish the film felt less disjointed because of its genre. Regardless, I will take this one as a sign that Shyamalan is getting closer to returning to form because this one is not just enjoyable, but pretty well made, creative, and creepy.
This review of The Visit (2015) was written by Spangle on 28 Jan 2016.
The Visit has generally received mixed reviews.
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