I always find home invasion thrillers to be particularly chilling, because the horror is brought right into your own safe space. The decent ones make me feel so anxious, that I put a baseball bat into the umbrella stand for a good while.
In any case, it's not a new concept that the victims are able to turn the tables, but it's an adrenaline rush to watch. I mean who doesn't enjoy seeing bad types provoke the wrong people and get an overdose of comeuppance?
Vincenzo Ricchiuto's debut feature is thoroughly engaging for the first act. The tension build is well constructed and as much of what is happening remains a mystery, it's intriguing enough to have you already searching for clues. Antonio and Giovanna are great as the elderly couple because they're so fragile and sweet but simultaneously quite vicious.
The payoff is sadly somewhat generic and could have been more imaginative. I have to say though, I did rewind that final shot just because it was so completely odd (you'll see what I mean).
Overall, this is a solid home invasion thriller that is enjoyable enough.
In any case, it's not a new concept that the victims are able to turn the tables, but it's an adrenaline rush to watch. I mean who doesn't enjoy seeing bad types provoke the wrong people and get an overdose of comeuppance?
Vincenzo Ricchiuto's debut feature is thoroughly engaging for the first act. The tension build is well constructed and as much of what is happening remains a mystery, it's intriguing enough to have you already searching for clues. Antonio and Giovanna are great as the elderly couple because they're so fragile and sweet but simultaneously quite vicious.
The payoff is sadly somewhat generic and could have been more imaginative. I have to say though, I did rewind that final shot just because it was so completely odd (you'll see what I mean).
Overall, this is a solid home invasion thriller that is enjoyable enough.