02 November 2011

59 Martyrs (A)

Warning: this movie is not for the squeamish, actually it isn't for too many people.  Gotta be pretty brave to try this one and I sort of feel odd saying I liked it.  I think I actually injured the brain of the guy I watched this with tonight...he might be deeply scared forever.

I think this was the third time I've seen this epic.  After the first time, I was completely blown away and ran out and bought it.  You know, to show that I was that cool horror movie guy who owns only the best.  Well this one definitely proudly sits on my shelf, although, it's super demented so only a few will be able to view it...

This movie is actually sick, beyond sick.  And just goes to show why French horror is some of the best.  When you think it's over, or you believe you got the plot down pat...you are totally wrong.  There is turn after turn, twist after twist, and it goes deeper and deeper, then after that - it goes beyond deep.  Watching for the third time still had me on the edge of my seat.  Very whack...still have some chills actually.

It's funny, after the movie we looked at the case.  They show two girls on the front kind of hugging each other and on the back they showed about 4 scenes of them screaming and running and such.  This movie is soooooo not about that.  Watch and see for yourself.  And remember, I'm only recommending to those rare few out there that can handle it.  It's a turning feeling in my belly about whether I like it or it totally freaks me out.  I remember reading an article once about why we like horror, why we like to be scared and see craziness.  Can't remember specifically, but this movie has all of that.  For sure.  And lastly, the only reason I didn't give it an A+ is because I don't want to seem too demented to those that end up seeing it, who in turn will be scared.  Woot, good flick.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I watched this movie with my 3 year old daughter and agree that this is only for truly demented psychotic whackjobs. Hopefully they never see such filth