presents
Amusement (2008)
Starring Katheryn Winnick (Love & Other Drugs and 50 First Dates), Laura Breckenridge (Hit and Run and Loving Annabelle) and Jessica Lucas (Cloverfield and Evil Dead)
Introduction
AHHHH! It's Murderous Monday again, and what serial, disturbing film have I got for you're sickly appetite? This film is called 'Amusement'. It's about three different women, three different stories.....But, with a twist. They all are being stalked by the same serial killer. Why is he doing this? What makes this film, different to the others? I picked this for Murderous Monday's because it's such an underrated film. I still love this film, because it's different to the other horror films we still see today. It has twists, gore, blood and has a sense of Saw involved.
First Impressions Before Seeing The Film?
I was surprised about how much I didn't hear about this film! I literally saw this at a DVD shop, and I thought it looked awesome. The cover itself had some detail in there. The lettering of AMUSEMENT, it shows the dark, playfulness of the film. And, I have to say the only person I recognize from the film, now looking back is Jessica Lucas. She was in Evil Dead, which is a great horror film. But, I was thinking about who is the killer because all you see on the cover, I bought was this really disturbing clown and the caption...."It's funny right?". I was really interested in this film, and back in 2008 I didn't research anything about the film, I literally bought it and watch it! But, there's something about it I didn't know what caught my eye about it. And, it still catches my eye, it's dark, it's interesting....yeah, I am sure I'll like this film.
After I Watched The Film?
Considering it's like, the film is in three parts. You know these three girls and then this guy is stalking them. And, the reason behind it, is actually quite clever of how they did it. It's a complicated, tortours film. BUT, there is something about the killer that made me think for a few minutes about how he became that! Think about it, all serial killers in movies. I like the kiler(s), I am doing the whole killer(s) because psychologically there is more than one. Which I found quite interesting as a viewer, because you kind think in the film that "Oh, that's the killer, cue AHH!". BUT, it's not that simple! They did it in a way where, "Oh the killers in that room this person is fine". and, BOOM the killer's behind you! The lighting effects, the costumes, the characters of the killers. Overall, the killer has meaning and determination which is what I find interesting about the killer. He/She isn't just on a random killing spree, it's specific. And, the fact that he/she went through all this effort to get these people, you see why, which I felt lacked in some horror films. Yes, you could do the Batman way of how you're going to kill everyone and how exactly you're going to do it. OR, this is the genius bit I found in the film. You could keep them alive, and then do the batman stuff.....Clever right? And, it's not just the clown image you see in the blog, there's actually three completely different ways the killers uses his/her brain. Which for me as a viewer is unique to see in a horror film. For example, Saw Jigsaw uses traps, Freddie Kruegar in Nightmare on Elm Street uses dreams. Amusement killer uses different elements to capture his/her prey. Take that in for a minute, that is genius because as a horror fanatic I haven't seen it done right till now.
What's So Different With This Film Compare To Other Horror Films?
It's not the gore or the blood, or the different ways he/she gets them. I think it's the fact, they carefully thought about each character and the way the killer uses his/her brain. I like the blood, guts and very gruesome images that I see and quite disturbing images. But, remember this is 2008 not 2014, so that's 6 years different. Personally, I think this film brought the elements of the intelligence from numerous killers and the uniqueness about his/her ways. It's something to think about and step back, because at first you think it's complete insanity. But, the killer has planned this carefully, there's the sense of patience, anxiety, determination, pride, glory, honour, justice. There's all these numerous elements in one persons brain. AND, at a point you feel sorry for this murderous killer. WHICH IS GENIUS. We sometimes feel sorry for a killer, because of what he/she has been through. But, how we saw it in this film is actually clever. There's no spoon feeding you're just thinking. What? WHY? Until, that moment and it all comes together. To make it simple, this film is different because it only gives you ONE jigsaw piece, then another, and then another. But, then at a point it gives you more than you want which makes the image you have oh so tasteful.
So, What's The Bottom Line?
If you are like me, which I hope not because I don't like the thought of two me's! But, if you have similar taste to me, and like the whole. Why? Who? Where? How? Moments, this film is perfect. There's a great element of thriller, there's a great element of suspense and it's not too complicated you can't keep up. But, again not simple you get bored of it and that's the bottom line.
My Rankings
Right, am going to try and do this as black and white as possible IMDB users gave this a 5.2. Am not giving this a 10 out of 10 thou. I did see flaws within the film itself, some bits were like "really?". Some bits, I loved and wanted more. The WOW, take a seat back moments were great. The acting abilities were all there really, I can't fault the acting. It had the creepiest, weirdest bunch in. So, that in mind I have to give it a watch-able and yet enjoyable 7 out of 10. I did this blog because it is a great murderous film to watch. You're always wondering who's the murderer, why is the killer doing this. Which is what I want in a thriller horror film.
Here is the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476958/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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