Silent House

Year: 2010

Grade: C-

Country: Uruguay

Director: Hernandez

Review

uruguayan horror film supposedly based on real events. basically it’s paranormal activity with the academically interesting twist that the whole thing is shot in one take. it’s the second longest take i know of in film history, with the first being russian ark. i must say that both films are not entirely interesting beyond the gimmick, however. plus, like hitchcock does in rope, there are some cheats in the film that allow there to be a few cuts, though i’m unsure whether they used them to cut or not. i just kept wondering why she was wandering around this house aimlessly as things got more and more terrifying around her. the ending reminded me of high tension, but it made even less sense.