Last night I watched the movie The Orphanage (El Orfanato), a Spanish movie directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and produced by Guillermo del Toro (who directed the masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth), and I must say that I hadn't seen a horror movie this good in a long, long time.
It has almost no special effects whatsoever, but it manages to convey suspense and fear in a way that would make the Dark Powers give a standing ovation.
I strongly recommend everyone around here to watch this movie for excellent suggestions on how to run ghost-like scenarios, or just for the pure joy of being spooked. But watch it at night and, if possible, alone.
The Orphanage - A horror movie done right.
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The Orphanage - A horror movie done right.
[i]"Many point out that this battle against the darkness is an impossible one, and they may well be right. Impossible or not, however, the battle for righteousness is one that only a few heroes are brave enough to undertake"[/i]