I haven’t seen it but was thinking about going. It’s not playing at my normal theater so I would have to go further out if I want to see it. Any thoughts? Is it worth extra effort to see it in theaters?

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    Definitely worth going to see. We are so used to cheap jump scares these days that’s refreshing to see a film that doesn’t rely on them so much (it does have some sudden nasty moments though) instead building a creepy premie with it’s own set of rules that, obviously, spins out of control. It relies heavily on a young cast and they all do a top-notch job. 8/10 (so yes, the IMDb rating is about right).

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      1 year ago

      I am very interested in seeing something that breaks out of the tired old techniques. Thanks for the insight!

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        It’s not that it doesn’t use old techniques, it is more that it bucks the trend you see in modern movies for cheap, unearned jump scares: it’s a monster! Nope it’s a cat. Monster!! No it’s the little brother playing a prank.

        I don’t think it breaks new ground but it does the job very effectively and all the scares are earned. At least in my opinion.

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    Compared to Insidious (which was mostly an unfun slog full of unearned jumpscares), Talk to Me was quite a bit more enjoyable. The terrific acting, different-yet-familiar premise, interesting climactic curveball, and the greusome/unsettling moments dotted throughout all made it a great watch. There was not a single point at which I thought the story was dragging, and there were even a few people in the theatre on the edge of their seats at times. I definitely had to look away during one particular scene that got really in-your-face, if you will.

    imo, def worth the drive if you’re a horror buff.