Abattoir

2016 "He's been expecting you"
4.5| 1h38m| R| en
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A reporter unearths an urban legend about a home being constructed from rooms where horrific tragedies have occurred.

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Dotsthavesp I wanted to but couldn't!
Megamind To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.
Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Staci Frederick Blistering performances.
kosmasp And this is true in almost every regard. You can start with the costume design (very classy, very noir) throughout to the set design. If I were to rate those things, the movie would receive a much higher vote from me. Beautifully shot (though it'd be tough to catch a bad side in regards of Jessica Lowndes) and edited, the technical aspect is in place so to speak.But when it comes to the story and the characters, the movie has quite a few flaws. And while you will notice many at the beginning (it actually has a strong start), it will get apparent later on. Especially during the final set piece, it's one of those cases where you want to kill the characters yourself. For one, so it will be over quick and also to make sure they won't survive this (because ... you know they don't deserve to). It's just such a shame and a lot of talent going to waste ...
grayblckcourtu What is this? Why are there so many positive reviews? This film doesn't feel like it needs to explain any of it's "creative" decisions to you. Oh yeah it's a 30's reporter working at a 50's newspaper driving a 50's car in a modern setting. What? That's not creative and not how you do things, I felt like this was a sequel or that I needed some kind of explanation before hand, or some visual clues, something, anything, but no this movie just expects you to just go with it. But it doesn't feel right, it feels forced and uneven and wrong. I mean can you honestly tell me that when you saw her talking to her sister that it felt right, and that that didn't bother you? I don't know what was the goal here. It's a mess. And don't try to tell me that I don't understand it's two or more deliberate different styles, blah blah Look I'm not an average viewer I can say that, I watch a lot of European and Asian independent cinema, so I know when blending of styles is done right. This is abysmal. Oh yeah they threw in noir as well, not enough for it to be clear as it's main style, just little things. And yes at times it can look beautiful, but honestly I can remember just one scene that looked beautiful, and that's the little bridge in the forest scene, that's it for me. The story is laughable, at least in it's execution. I felt so angry after watching this, oh yeah the effects are from a Disney horror. Garbage just garbage.
elliott78212 I admit to being a fan of Mr.Bousman and I have always found his style interesting from camera angles to getting the most bang for his buck on limited budgets. Abattoir is perhaps one of his most stylish, from the cinematography to the shading. I kept having this feeling it was an X-file eerie, engrossing visceral. If you watch 11/11, The Barrens and this ft his film there is no doubt he has become a true master of horror. I think you should see this film the technical aspects are a real accomplishment. Lynn Shays has become a horror staple but she always delivers memorable performances and does so again with a strange love hate schizo lady that will surely creep you out.
brandonsmjohnson 9/10 LOVED IT! Some may find this too slow a burn at first but once it gets started Abattoir is a unique and enjoyable experience. I liked this movie for a few reasons. One of them being that the director didn't try to copy anyone in his attempts at crossing genres while combining themes from decades all throughout the 20th century until today. If you're a true film lover and have the patience to let this film get going, the second and third act and especially the end will certainly be worth it. This movie delivers an original, refreshing idea not yet scene in the mystery/thriller/horror genre(s). With the level of visual quality and production value overall t looks like this movie was made for $10M. Can't wait for the sequel.