Everybody knows I'm a sucker for horror movies. Basically, I find some sort of enjoyment in each one. But Oculus, I can safely say, is a lot better than the majority of the silly and bloody slasher flicks we so often get. Now, this isn't saying that Oculus doesn't come with its flaws, because it most certainly does. But as a horror movie, it definitely wins a lot of respect in my book.
The best way I can put this is that Oculus is like the Inception of horror movies. It is genuinely creepy and there are so many twists and turns, you begin questioning what is real and what is part of the illusion. Oh, I almost forgot to mention what the plot was. Basically, these two siblings had a terrible childhood (their parents slowly went insane and both mysteriously died), which they attribute to a possessed mirror their father had purchased. Now adults, these siblings buy the mirror back from an auction and are determined to destroy it once and for all.
The execution of this movie is absolutely awesome. The whole point of the film is for you to wonder what is actually real and what the mirror is making them think or perceive. It doesn't rely on jump scares or crazy bloody kills. Oculus is a genius movie because it lures an audience in purely because it's intriguing and directed with such intense focus on each scene and each shot. Yeah, you wouldn't expect a movie about a possessed mirror to get this good, but damn does it satisfy
I'd also like to point out that the actors in this movie aren't those typical horror movie actors. You know, the models in their early 20s looking for some cheap project to do to jumpstart their acting careers. No, this movie's stars are awesome actors who pay great attention to their characters and manage to hold an entire audience's attention (because the majority of the movie's focus is on these two siblings.) There are also two kid actors in this that are definitely some of the best kid actors I've seen in a movie.
Overall, this movie rocks as a horror movie. It provides some scares, a whole lot of suspense, and a eerie tone throughout. Keep in mind though, if you go in expecting a movie filled with jump scares and gore, you probably won't be satisfied. It's more of a paranormal drama than anything, but I'd definitely recommend it. It has it's flaws (lack of some character development, a bit of a cop out ending), but it's a definite thrill ride. B+
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