As a lot of you may know, I am infatuated with the horror genre! Although, I find that a lot of horror films only get seen and make money these days if they are remakes, never-ending franchises, or filled with a cast of talentless hacks who often wind up on the cover of Us Weekly. It seems like it’s all about making a commercial product, rather than making inventive, scary, and creative films.
So I thought I would start a blog every week on my recommendations of horror films that deserve to be seen. Feel free to comment on your own suggestions!
Due to its incredibly poor marketing, My Little Eye has become a hidden gem in the horror genre. In this “Big Brother” meets “The Blair Witch Project” low budget Canadian-horror indie, we see five adults who are contestants on an Internet reality show who are desperate to win the one million dollar prize. The catch is that all five players have to stay in a remote house in a secret location for six months while being filmed every second they’re in the house if they want to win the money.
Sure, the audience will see what’s coming a mile away, due to the fact that this idea has been done numerous times in very bad direct to DVD slasher flicks. However, what makes this film different from the rest is its strong cast and its ability to scare the hell out of you.
Because the theme conveyed throughout the entire film is voyeurism, the audience gets to know each and every one of the contestants’ personalities, secrets, insecurities, and vices on screen through hidden cameras all throughout the house. So just when you get to know every character, the horror hits. When it hits, it hits hard. From then on in the film is a terrifying and beyond creepy ride that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
It does take a while for it to get going, but when it does, it’s well worth the wait. The DVD also features a killer and inventive commentary that is meant to be listened to after watching the film the first time. It’s a very morbid companion to the film, but makes you watch the film from a completely different perspective. (It’s a must-see!)
If you’re a fan of horror, please go pick this underappreciated and gripping film at the video store as soon as you can! Enjoy!
