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Stoker (2013)
Not what i expected, but damn good nonetheless
I'd heard mixed reviews on this one, some loving it, some finding it too slow. I happen to fall under the former category. The cinematography is gorgeous, almost distractingly so, and the movie is, in fact quite slow paced, but with lots of nice little details that managed to keep my attention. The introduction of Charlie as a more "hannibal-esque" serial killer, and the gradual breakdown into the more conventionally neuroatypical Norman bates-ey murderer was very interesting for a fan of movies about serial killers to watch, but what really shone was Mia Wazikowska's melancholy, eerie India and her discovery of her murderous capabilities. The reveals, while forshadowed a bit heavily, still do their job, and the soundtrack, or lack thereof, really lends to the mood. This movie is not for everyone, though, and the slow pacing and lack of action will put those of you looking for a slasher flick right to sleep.