If you like stereotypically quirky indie comedies, full of stereotypically quirky characters, doing stereotypically quirky things, then this will probably appeal very strongly to you. If you're looking for a suspenseful horror movie, you might be a bit disappointed, since so much of this movie is dedicated to showing us just how endearingly quirky our protagonist is, rather than setting any kind of mood or atmosphere.
To some extent, I think this is an attempt to see what a Jim Jarmusch remake of The Shining would be like. As much as that appeals to me (I love both Jarmusch and Kubrick), I think this film is a bit unfulfilling. While many people have criticized Jarmusch for populating his movies with listless hipsters who wander through an eventless plot, there's a sublime and subtle atmosphere in them, along with elements of postmodernism. I get the feeling that Ti West is aiming for that kind of vibe here, but what you get is something more like Paranormal Activity or Blair Witch Project, where nothing happens for 90 minutes, and then you get a "shocking" dénouement, after a largely silly and overdone climax. Still, it's better than a by-the-numbers horror remake or sequel.
I'd probably recommend this film to fans of quirky indie comedies, rather than horror fans. There isn't enough horror or suspense to keep horror fans interested. If you're a big Jarmusch fan, you might like this.
To some extent, I think this is an attempt to see what a Jim Jarmusch remake of The Shining would be like. As much as that appeals to me (I love both Jarmusch and Kubrick), I think this film is a bit unfulfilling. While many people have criticized Jarmusch for populating his movies with listless hipsters who wander through an eventless plot, there's a sublime and subtle atmosphere in them, along with elements of postmodernism. I get the feeling that Ti West is aiming for that kind of vibe here, but what you get is something more like Paranormal Activity or Blair Witch Project, where nothing happens for 90 minutes, and then you get a "shocking" dénouement, after a largely silly and overdone climax. Still, it's better than a by-the-numbers horror remake or sequel.
I'd probably recommend this film to fans of quirky indie comedies, rather than horror fans. There isn't enough horror or suspense to keep horror fans interested. If you're a big Jarmusch fan, you might like this.