This is a unique film. A Spanish film directed by up and comer
Adrian Garcia Bogliano.
The plot is as
follows (per IMDB)…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. A score of 4.7 on IMDB
I know Adrian Garcia Bogliano (the director) from a movie of
shorts called “The ABCs of Death” with the entry “B for Bigfoot”. It was in my
opinion one of the best segments in that movie. So when I saw the trailer for “Here
Comes the Devil”, I knew that I had to watch it. Now this film is not for everyone, but I
suggest you give it a shot. The overall feel of the movie feels like one from
the 1970s. It reminded me of a Spanish exploitation
film called “Satan’s Blood”. The mood, script and acting had a 70s feel to
it. For a parent, the vanishing of
their children is always a hard subject. The parents in the film let you see
them at their worst as they wait to see if the police find them. It’s not a spoiler, but the children do come
back, or so you think.
The movie itself is a very slow burn, so if you like instant
gratification, then this film is not for you.
But if you put in the wait and are patient, then you are rewarded with a
genuinely unnerving conclusion that is paired with a very escalation sense of
dread.
I will say that the real star of this film is Bogliano. From
the very beginning of this film, he creats an atmosphere of tight slow
unwinding tension that builds to the perfect closing shot, often like horror
master Mario Bava.
All and all this is a terrific movie. Viewing it takes me
back to the classic exploitation films of the 70s and 80s. With fantastic direction and great acting by
the children and the parents trying to keep it together, this provides a payoff
that will leave you speechless. I highly recommend this movie.
8.5/10
This film is currently steaming on Netflix Watch Instantly.
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