Review of You're Next (2013) by Lloydharrison — 17 Nov 2014
You're Next completely surprised me and I would have to say that it's one of the better slasher/home invasion films I've seen in a long time. It's clear to see Adam Wingard is a fan of and understands the genre and his overall direction is solid.
He's certainly a Director that I'll be looking out for in future. The acting is much to be desired, but Sharni Vinson is a strong female protagonist that you root for. The repeated track 'Looking for the Magic' by the Dwight Twilley Band is great & the genius synth score feels like a throwback to a John Carpenter film.
It undoubtedly starts off generically but I got the feeling that the Director was probably poking fun at recognisable horror tropes. Gradually the film becomes more and more intriguing and the final third is thoroughly enjoyable and surprising.
This review of You're Next (2013) was written by Lloydharrison on 17 Nov 2014.
You're Next has generally received positive reviews.
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