Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype

Lightdeossk Captivating movie !

ShangLuda Admirable film.

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

CinemaClown A sick, twisted & nightmarish psychological horror pierced with undercurrents of black comedy, Sleep Tight (also known as Mientras duermes) is a brutal, intense & nail-biting example of its genre that's absolutely merciless with its content and only gets more unnerving as plot progresses.The story of Sleep Tight follows an apartment caretaker who deals with his own miserable existence by making others feel the same. His latest target is a cheerful resident whom he finds difficult to agitate when compared to others, which in turn compels him to go to extreme lengths to break her down mentally.Directed by Jaume Balaguero (best known for REC), the premise is simple & set up real quick and once the audience is let in on the events at play here, it becomes an utterly discomforting ride. Balaguero ratchet things up in a very methodical fashion, escalating the tension gradually to a point where it's almost tangible.The script doesn't delve deep into the character's psyche or background but that's not much of an issue, for its close proximity to real-life scenario is sufficient to keep the viewers invested in the story. The horror elements are effectively utilised while their visceral quality results in some truly nerve-wracking moments.A sense of uneasiness pervades the frames from start to finish and every little twist only amplifies its unsettling aura. Camerawork is excellent throughout, employing clever angles to deliver maximum impact. Its 102 minutes runtime is expertly paced & finely edited. And its brooding score & first-rate sound keep things on the edge at all times.Despite the lack of character depth, the actors play their part rather well and deliver compelling performances. Luis Tosar plays the concierge who takes great pleasure in torturing others and his quiet rendition & calm demeanour only contributes to the spiteful persona he brings to life. Marta Etura is no slouch in the role of the cheery resident and chips in with a strong act.On an overall scale, Sleep Tight is harrowing, unsparing & capable of unleashing worse nightmares than most horror flicks of today, all because of how messed up yet plausible its premise actually is. An emotionally devastating & soul-shattering ride that benefits greatly from Balaguero's sharp direction & Tosar's deranged act, Sleep Tight is an extremely underrated chiller that's worthy of a broader audience. Highly recommended.

nicknelson-32447 A harrowing look at the human soul.A man who regards himself as being incapable of feeling happy can only prevent his own suicide by making those he interacts with unhappy.The happier the acquaintance the more driven he is to make them feel like him.He is particularly motivated to cause unhappiness in people who are kind to him.This is a stunning film with brilliant performances which Hitchcock would have probably described as his best film had he made it.The phrase the banality of evil sums up César perfectly - and yet he is not evil but a deeply tortured all too human person.The film certainly made me think about the times I have deliberately tried to emotionally hurt someone because I was feeling out of sorts.Watch this film - you will never forget César, just like the unfortunate Clara, but the next time you are about to say something cruel you just might reconsider before you say it.Straight into my top ten of all time.

Gurcan Ozdemir I rarely write reviews but I think Sleep Tight deserves one.I watched this movie because the plot sounded interesting and the average rating was cool. The plot is really interesting but the execution fails I must say. Plus, maybe except one scene there was absolutely nothing to be thrilled or feel suspense so if you're planning to watch for that purpose - like me - get ready to be heart broken.I gave 3 starts because although the story lacks a lot, the acting of Cesar and Clara were top-of-the-notch.From this point on there will be spoilers.We are faced with a super-concierge who gets away with everything he does thanks to the ultra-stupidity of his neighbors and the police.It is stated several times throughout the movie that he can not be happy. Fine, we understand that but the reason? I was expecting to discover that as the movie evolved but in the end we fail to get even a clue.He has access to keys for all apartments but somehow he gets away from all situations with excuses that you'd believe only if you have a two digit IQ. Clara's boyfriend faces the concierge instead of calling the police when he finds out his tools hidden in the bed. Really??And when he gets caught in their apartment. He is inside but the door is locked and Calara & BF buy his bullshit??? He tries to go out without the bag taking only the keys???Anyway..there are many points that could be written down which make the credibility of "his success" close to zero and that's my biggest problem with this movie.

Un Zievereir Launching straight into a mysterious and then thrilling story, it steers in a curious direction. It is very well paced, performed, penned and directed, and although the general subject matter is the average stalker film, the psycho's motives are slightly different.The happy young woman, full of life and future, is an ideal victim as it is happiness and life force (not the physical human being) the psychopath wishes to destroy. Unlike psychos in films, he doesn't wield a knife, and doesn't wish to consume, manipulate, kill or possess another human being. In fact, his only murder victim is unintentional and therefore collateral. From the primary victim he removes energy, her love interest, and far worse. From the old lady he removes a necessary illusion, and from the young girl he removes security and innocence. There is also his invalid mother as well as the cleaner and her son who fall victim to his scheming. In fact not only does he successfully remove the joie de vivre from the victims but he manages to seal their fates for the rest of their lives as the denouement shows him shrouding the main victim in eternal desperate sadness.Thrilling, interesting, and effective this Spanish thriller-horror certainly stands out in its genre.