Film Filter: Off- The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left (2009) R


Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn


Film Filter: On- After two young girls are brutally assaulted, the ones responsible are forced to find refuge with strangers.  Little do either party know that the family who has befriended the murderers are the parents of one of the assaulted girls.  The tension quickly escalates as the audience wonders if either group will find out the truth about each other, and what will be forced to happen if they do.
Things to note: Good cinematography, fairly unpredictable plot, realistically calm and rational characters, unique death scenes, rape scene (unrated version only), good plot connections throughout the film

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Realistic stalker films, like The Strangers

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Film Filter: Off- The Secret

The Secret (2007) R


David Duchovny, Lili Taylor, Olivia Thirlby


Film Filter: On- When a tragic accident occurs, a woman finds her spirit resting in the body of her 16 year old daughter's body.  Torn between finding where her daughter is, and he inability to be who she once was, Hannah must live the life of her daughter until she can find a way to recapture her daughter's spirit in the proper place.
Things to Note- Intriguing and deep plot, similar character struggles on different levels, very good acting, unpredictable character interactions, unique story line

Excellent film, despite its lack of horror

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Deep films with role reversals.  Sort of like Freaky Friday meets 

a daytime soap opera, minus the cheesy humor and bad acting.

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