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If you're looking for a movie like "Scream," or "I Know What You Did Last Summer," ...this isn't it. This is the movie that "Blair Witch Project" tried to be, but failed. Instead, what this film is, is a suspenseful psychological thriller for intelligent adults who want a good honest scare! The basic plot concerns a group of men whose "elimination company" is hired to remove all of
the asbestos in a huge abandoned hospital for the criminally insane. The State Hospital in rural Massachusetts (called the Danvers State Hospital,) could be the darker twin of that hotel in "The Shining." In fact, there are other similarities in the two movies. Director Brad Anderson ("Next Stop in Wonderland") who also co-wrote the film, has done a brilliant job with a fine ensemble of actors led by David Caruso (his best work) and Peter Mullan. Just when you think that you've got a handle on the story, they throw you a curve. Helping to create the tension-filled atmosphere, is the photography, the musical score, and the unforgettable setting. I can't remember the last time that I felt so uncomfortable watching a film...simply because I was scared! If you don't think that this is a truly classic horror film, please tell me why. |