À l'intérieur (Inside) (2007)For the past decade French Horror Cinema has become widely known for relentlessly brutal films. Well here it is, relentless brutality.
A pregnant woman (Sarah) is involved in a serious car crash which leaves her injured, and kills her husband. Four months later Sarah is still dealing with her loss while getting ready for the birth of her baby. The night before the birth, a mysterious woman comes abound Sarah's house, trying to gain entry. Sarah phones the police, but when they arrive, the woman has gone. Later that night the woman breaks into Sarah's house, and the terror begins.
This simple premise of the pregnant lady in peril, and furiously fighting for her life is then vigorously pursued. The shocking violence goes on and on reaching cartoon proportions. Each time we think we're numbed to what's going on, it ratchet's up to a new level, and we're horrified all over again. in a lot of ways this reminds me of the low budget Grind House films of the 70's, vicious and mean spirited. This is not the kind of Horror film that I really love, but it's hard not to be impressed by it's bloody single mindedness.
This is not going to satisfy those looking for a spooky story, or even those who loved the suspense of John Carpenter's Halloween, but gore hounds, and those who love to cringe will find a lot to like. One of the films more (unintentional?) campy elements is the CGI fetus who reacts to the various unfortunate situations the mother finds herself in. I bet John Waters, and his fans would like this movie too.
A pregnant woman (Sarah) is involved in a serious car crash which leaves her injured, and kills her husband. Four months later Sarah is still dealing with her loss while getting ready for the birth of her baby. The night before the birth, a mysterious woman comes abound Sarah's house, trying to gain entry. Sarah phones the police, but when they arrive, the woman has gone. Later that night the woman breaks into Sarah's house, and the terror begins.
This simple premise of the pregnant lady in peril, and furiously fighting for her life is then vigorously pursued. The shocking violence goes on and on reaching cartoon proportions. Each time we think we're numbed to what's going on, it ratchet's up to a new level, and we're horrified all over again. in a lot of ways this reminds me of the low budget Grind House films of the 70's, vicious and mean spirited. This is not the kind of Horror film that I really love, but it's hard not to be impressed by it's bloody single mindedness.
This is not going to satisfy those looking for a spooky story, or even those who loved the suspense of John Carpenter's Halloween, but gore hounds, and those who love to cringe will find a lot to like. One of the films more (unintentional?) campy elements is the CGI fetus who reacts to the various unfortunate situations the mother finds herself in. I bet John Waters, and his fans would like this movie too.
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