What a disappointment, I expected a lot more considering all the positive reviews.

The problem for the majority of this movie unfortunately is the pacing. So much of it is build up and yet also just the day to day life stuff that doesn't help or impede the movie, it's just, there. It isnt until about an hour in that the movie and its "effects" actually start to occur.

It really could have been so much more, and the whole ending just feels like they ran out of ideas where to go with it so they simply got rid of some characters to make it easier to end. Meh. It's a watch once or twice kind of film, not much in the way of long lasting collection.

OMG! Just can't trust Rotten Tomatoes as they rated this highly and it's one of those films which end and you sit back and think WHY? Go mow the lawn and your neighbours aswell!

Mostly my experience was: "Is something finally happening?"

"Okay, false alarm nope"

Kicking off Halloween right with a re-watch of a be favorite for my 31 Days Of Horror.

I understand that this is supposed to be a clever tribute or throwback to the cult horrors of 1980's cinema. I see that most critics are praising its slow build-up of suspense and its sudden but brief payoff. I get it. But this movie is beyond slow. The first surprise takes over 30 minutes to happen and then the viewer waits another 40 minutes before the "babysitter" experiences any palpable fear.

The final 15 minutes are not really anything original either and features a final shot that frustrates even more.

Ultimately disappointing. The 80s homage of this film is really well done, while Jocelin Donahue and Greta Gerwig as the two main friends are great, and Tom Noonan is also very good as the ambiguous Mr. Ulman. That said, I thought the pleasing slow burn of the first half was let down by a rushed, incoherent, and rather paper-thin plot that unravelled in the second.

Thankfully, since it's only around 90 minutes long, it's least over rather quickly. Certainly not a terrible film - it was enjoyable enough - but just nothing to rave about and certainly wouldn't be worth a second viewing.

It's not your typical horror film, it's an experience, you'll feel what the main character felt, yes it's slow and boring at times but the last 15 minutes worth it, Ti West did a good job with camera angles and soundtrack, very atmospheric

On the plus side: this movie had a lot of atmosphere.
On the negative side: it completely fell apart at the end.

Like looking at a beauty queen's baby picture, it's pretty generic but you can see the glow inside that will one day blossom into brilliance.

Ti West's directing in The House of the Devil is exceptional (especially for a 28-year-old) and the actors are on point (Jocelin Donahue is great as the lead, plus the film also has Greta Gerwig and a Dee Wallace cameo!) but the film drags when it comes to the story.

There's too much not enough in the first act as the story takes unnecessarily long to set up, but once the film takes off, it flies.

Watching The House of the Devil, it's easy to see the signs of the budding horror genius that emerged from it!

Hooptober Nine: Revelations

"This one night changes everything for me."

Didn't know what to expect going in so I was happily surprised! Loved the 80's looked, loved the walkman, really enjoyed Jocelin Donahue and really enjoyed the slow-build up.

However it is a bit predictable especially as soon as Megan is shot but it still didn't take away the tension. Sometimes less is more and with a lunar eclipse and old people you know a ritual is coming. Ti West's the House of the Devil does want to make me rewatch Rosemary's Baby after so long which is always a good thing.

Anyway The House of the Devil is well worth a watch if you like your horror with a slower build up and loads of tension and a good ending and I have a feeling that this is one of those movies which get better on rewatches. So looking forward watching this one again in a couple of years!