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What Culture on Eerie Indiana
May. 20th, 2020 10:27 amTags:
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- creator: joe dante,
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froodleJoe Dante is back!! The Hole, directed by the genre veteran, is a story of two brothers who discover a hidden and locked bottomless hole in the basement of their new home. As the brothers (Chris Massoglia and Nathan Gamble) open and delve into the mysterious hole they soon discover their deepest fears are coming to life. This is a truly terrifying kids film that has the potential to be a cult classic. A welcome return from Joe Dante, who brought us quintessential 1980s movies such as 'Gremlins', 'The Burbs', 'Innerspace' and 'The Explorers'. Films full of wonder, black humour and innovative creation. It is a refreshing change to the wave of teen gross out comedies and torture horror to have recently graced the big screen, and in my opinion a more intelligent approach to the teen horror genre. Lucas (Gamble), the younger brother, really owns this movie with his witty one liners. His portrayal of childhood innocence really captures a sense of wonderment and curiosity which is apparent when he faces his one true fear, clowns. A hilarious, creepy, well thought out scene, which for me was the highlight of the film. Dane (Massoglia), the older of the two, faces a dark, hidden past in a Burtonesque house sequence that uses the 3D to its full effect. With over sized furniture, crooked walls, and a dark monster it is certainly a vista that complements the use of 3D in this film. Other than that, the 3D is subtle yet crisp and perhaps there to draw in the crowds. Visually, it is not that innovative but does pay homage to films such as 'The Ring', 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'The Sixth Sense'. The characters and dialogue are the driving force in this particular feat.
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