I spotted the name Stephen King on the screen and knew it was going to be difficult to stay calm during the viewing. But no amount of foolhardy bravado is enough preparation for this incredulity!
Supernatural suspense and horror are inherently difficult to depict. The simplicity of the plot requires major part of the movie executed within a single hotel room. The interpretation has been done with complexity but is fluid. Even when at times I did loose track of the events, they all fell into place with the next sequence.
John Cusack has carried it off extremely well. I never had an avid interest in him as an actor, but this movie has changed my mind. IMO, the ending was a bit cliched and left a stale taste in the aftermath.
The negatives : post interval the pace suddenly slows down, turns redundant and at a point becomes almost boring.
I'd say watch it for the unexpected twists and a very good representation of the supernatural without using typical ghosts, blood and screeches.
3 weeks ago
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