"Don't be afraid of the dark" my parents used to say. Don't parents realize that as a child, our imagination just runs out of this world? I used to think every little doorway, hole in the floor, in the ceiling or whatever, was a gateway for ghosts and creatures of all sorts. I would cover them up just to make myself feel better. Now well, i make sure i scare other people. So anyway, back to the reason why i'm writing this. Last night i went to watch this movie because well, i love horror movies, regardless if they are A grade, or B grade movies. I just watch them anyway.
This movie is a remake of the 1973 classic and i have to say its not half bad. Its also not half good but hey, i went in with no expectations. The majestic old skool house, the feel of the olden days within the house does bring out the scary mood in the movie. Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, and Bailey Madison did a great job in the acting department, but the plot could've been improved a whole lot more. I gotta say though, Bailey Madison's character had alot of balls in the beginning for wanting to be friends with these little fairies. Of course, she made the mistake of interacting with them and all went downhill for her after that.
One thing that really bothered me though was the fact that these little "Fairies" were afraid of the light. So why didn't they (the characters) just grab more flashlights? *Spoiler Alert* and towards the end, why did they just leave the house to let the next poor hapless idiot go through the same torment they went through? Couldn't they just like, throw fire down that little hole and kill those little bastards? I would've. I mean, they just left the house. They did nothing. I know its just a movie, but come on! Fight! All you gotta do is get floodlights in the basement and flush those bastards out. Even though i'm complainin', i still found the movie to be rather entertaining at times. So all is not lost for me.
Anyway, for those who are over critical with movies and pick at every little single detail, don't watch this. You'll think its sh*t. For those that just wanna enjoy a little scare and are curious to see what these little creatures look like, go for it. This movie was probably worth RM6 of the RM11 I paid for it. Like i said, all is not lost. Just Rm5.
~Rel~