Before I even start this review... I
can safely say I've seen the face of the new man of horror cinema and
his name his Patrick Rea. This man just oozes talent, I have seen a
handful of his short films and was very impressed but I wasn't sure
how this feature film “Nailbiter” would be.
The plot is this, Emily Boresow plays a
mother of three, on her way to the airport to pick up their father.
During the drive a freak storm hits that forces them to flee their
ride and go banging on the door of the nearest house. Nobody answers
so they break their way into the basement just as a tree collapses,
trapping them in this murky hell hole of a cellar. But they have more
to worry about then just this freak storm. Something is not right...
something is stirring around outside and it's not just a Tornado.
To say anymore would spoil the films
surprises. From frame one, you're pulled into this picture by the
sound of wind and thunder as a warning alarm sounds. Things quiet
down a bit as we get to learn more about the daughters a bit before
they begin their ill fated trip to the airport.
Where to start with this badboy? Let's
say I'm surprised... a film like this shouldn't be as good as it was.
The concept is solid but it's use of few locations should scream
“Look! I'm a low budget B-movie!” But it doesn't. This film is
pure class from start to finish. This film avoids the pitfalls that
so many films of it's ilk do... yes it is a monster movie.. sort of.
But it's so much more then just a dude
in a rubber suit and bad acting. First off... the creature FX are top
notch. Nice work there, second the acting is actually believable. The
film has a stunning visual appearance, I know the film was low budget
but never would have guessed it. This film is as slick looking as
anything coming out of Hollywood.
The film really plays with your
expectations. When your expecting it to go one way it yanks the
carpet out from under you and pulls you in a whole new direction.
The film is a bit of slow burn so don't expect T&A and gore
thrown at the screen within the first five minutes.
This isn't some bad tongue and cheek
monster movie... yes I'm looking at you “Creature”. This is a
serious tale of a family in jeopardy and it's a family you actually
care about. No lazy acting here folks, everybody is at the top of
their game.
This film relies more on suspense then
it does blood and gore and that is refreshing to this reviewer. I
enjoy a good old fashioned Roger Corman style monster flick, but now
and then you want to watch something more refined, polished,
something that can dig it's way out of what should be a bad B-movie
and becomes a wonderful lower budget A horror/suspense flick.
Nailbiter is that film. If I would of
watched this in 2012, this film would of made it to my #1 spot for
best horror film of the year.
Patrick Rea is certainly a talented
director with a keen eye and a distinct visual style who can juggle
humor and horror like a pro. Hopefully we'll see more features from
this man in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Check out the films Facebook page for
more information, it's worth seeking out. Do whatever you have too,
to see this movie! You'll thank me later.
https://www.facebook.com/nailbitermovie
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