As I sit here watching The Exorcist with the twins, I
figured it was time to pull together my next review. While the next movie on my
list will never rise to the status of the classic I am watching, it was a solid
entry. That film is the 2012 import, Here Comes the Devil.
Plot/ A married couple lose their children while on a family
trip near some caves in Tijuana. The kids eventually reappear without
explanation, but it becomes clear that they are not who they used to be, that
something terrifying has changed them.
This movie definitely took me back toward the exploitation
flicks of my youth. While subtitled, I found it extremely entertaining and easy
to follow with a straightforward storyline that really worked. There was a lot
to like featuring a slow-building atmosphere, violence, nudity, blood, and
sexual tension. The acting was solid, the storyline worked and there were some
unsettling moments. Yes, there were some plot holes, weird camera angles, and
uneven audio (when paying attention to the subtitles), but for a low budget
entry, that was expected. In the end, this occult / satanic themed movie is
definitely not for everyone with its graphic sex and violence. However, if you
can handle subtitles and enjoy a slow-burn throwback toward 1970s exploitation,
give it a shot.
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