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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Very original idea in a very repetitive genre
First let me say that I think most people who would give this a negative review were probably left extremely uncomfortable by the subject matter. I mean, you have three humans, two linked mouth to anus. That in itself should be enough to make anyone uncomfortable; but I think what really stands out here for me is, finally, we have an original idea for a horror film. Let's face it, the horror genre has been stagnant for years and the only time an original idea comes along is with these indie film festival type movies.
As far as the acting goes, I have to say I was left feeling there was no stone left unturned. The doctor was the most impressive, his tall, skinny frame and over-sized head really added to his menacing demeanor; "I hate human beings", he grumbles; so why not link three humans together mouth to anus and keep them as a pet? After all, a human centipede can have a lot of fun interacting with its master, for example, it can deliver the newspaper. Just be careful because human centipedes have been known to bite their masters; and what would you expect happen when the front person has to take a dump? There is only one place for it to go. Yes, this movie goes there.
Sure, you feel sorry for the victims, how could you not? The two girls (who make up the thorax and abdomen) are less annoying than what you would expect from such character types, and the head being played in such a way I would have never expected.
Even the most hardened horror fan will find him, or herself feeling a little bit squeamish during this one. To reiterate, this is originality here folks, stay away from the herd mentality.
Evil Things (2009)
Solid if you're open minded to the genre(CONTAINS SPOILERS!)
I think with "found footage" films you really have to be open minded to the concept to be able to get anything out of it. I liked Evil Things, although I enjoyed it more the second time around. As is the case with these types of films, you don't know exactly where it's taking you and I was afraid when they got lost in the forest that it would be too reminiscent of The Blair Witch Project. I'm glad it only touched on it and they ended up back in the house. The characters were generally likable though at times somewhat annoying (especially Miriam and Tanya), again, a common trait of this genre. Good acting, some good scares, a real creepy house, and great atmosphere in the woods at the dead of winter. Who/what was stalking them? As far as I can tell, there had to be at least three people to cover the ground the way that they did. I do wonder how they were able to gain access to the house, (it is obvious that the stalkers started following them from the city), the key was left outside but if the group of young people got there first, and the stalkers didn't know their destination, they would not have had access to the key. The only other way would be if the stalkers in fact knew the group, knew where they were going, and were able to arrive first, but I doubt it. That's the thing about these kind of movies where the antagonist is totally unknown, there are many possibilities to think of.