Arthouse horror is difficult to do, in general. Yann Gonzalez nails it with "Les îles" by adding layers of desire and life and death. There doesn't seem to be much going on here on the surface, but, there is much going on beneath each layer.
The intended audience is not your casual horror fanatic or your most sophisticated film critic; it is a beautiful piece that will have you thinking about yourself and wanting more.
The intended audience is not your casual horror fanatic or your most sophisticated film critic; it is a beautiful piece that will have you thinking about yourself and wanting more.