Review of The Visit (2015) by Joellemm — 16 Jun 2016
Critics are a little harsh on this one. Yes the plot and themes of the film lack originality, but the execution of them does not.
Shyamalan's self-aware writing manages to add doses of appropriate humour to this otherwise tense and, at some points, horrifying film. It has characters that are not over-the-top, yet have their own tropes that relate well to the premise, adding perfectly to the density of the plot. Regarding horror, it seems to have just the right balance; its not jump-scare after jump-scare, its not full of ridiculously gruesome scenes, but nor does it force you to to stare at nothingness for five minutes hoping for just something interesting (a common problem in found footage films).
Its a good found footage film for once. In fact good horror films in general are hard to find. This however, is a good horror film.
This review of The Visit (2015) was written by Joellemm on 16 Jun 2016.
The Visit has generally received mixed reviews.
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