Recent horror movies have taken a sombre tone, trying to scare us with true stories and bleak endings.
But where’s the fun gone?
Therecent teaser trailerforOculussupports the murmurings that it could be one of the stronger horror films of the year.
Check, check, check.
There are no idiosyncratic nuances or moments of character-driven brilliance inDevils Due.
Youll laugh more than scream at Argentos semi-comprehensible worlds, which nonetheless immerse you in their unique fairy-tale aesthetics.
Why has popular horror become so shy about embracing the absurdity of its own premises?
Compare the oldNightmare on Elm StreetandEvil Deadwith their recent reimaginings.
However, theyre both equally subjugated by a need to rationalise their events.
There is certainly quality in these films, but it feels more mechanical than magical.
Likewise, iconic horror villains of the eighties are only going to get worse with age.
