The Conjuring

Thumbs Up:
7/10

Should you see it:
Yes
(Only if you like horror movies)

Category:
Date / Friends

Worth $10 Premier Theater Cost:
Yes / No
If you like horror, yes.
If you don't, no.
To be honest though I don't believe it will scar you for life. Well, at least not like The Exorcism of Emily Rose did to some I know.

My first horror movie review. I'm excited to write this! Almost as excited as I was to see it. The trailers did a very good job capturing some of the horror without putting too much plot in the trailer. I'll admit though... the trailer seemed a little ridiculous with the clapping, but it turned out alright and I wasn't forced to laugh like I did in the trailer while watching the movie.

Why 7/10? (Non essential Spoilers)

My first gripe with this movies is that fact that it is rated "R." First off I have seen much worse in a PG-13 movie, (Exorcism of Emily Rose) There is no reason whatsoever that this movie should be rated "R."  If you are looking for a clean "R" rated horror movie this is it for you. There is no nudity, no profanity if I remember correctly only one gross scene that involves throwing up, but I'm strong stomached so it didn't bother me. Off of the rating topic and on to the story. Great story that was actually based on true events. Now don't get me wrong I'm sure they embellished a little bit but the story was done well. Like any horror movie it takes a bit to build into the atmosphere of horror, but I think that is how horror is successful. I don't give it a higher rating because of the following reasons. The cinematography is great for the most part, but some of the scenes that are supposed to terrify you don't. Partially because they were just done wrong. The movement of the camera, the placement a couple of things don't work. However, I have to fight back saying that this film also has some great shots. There are in fact some very terrifying moments portrayed on the screen that I thoroughly enjoyed so I can't say it was all bad.

My only other grip that is outstanding in my mind is the cosmetics. They had a great cosmetic artist for the mother, however, the "witch" looks completely and utterly plastic. It seems less scary because of the poor quality that it was given. You can cosmetically see that the "witch" is not real and therefore I have no fear of it. However, that being said I would not like to be stuck in a room with the mask they used.... as it is just plain scary. Unfortunately the scary of the mask doesn't match up with reality in my mind and I walked away not completely petrified by the antagonist.

Should you see it?:

Well first off if you don't like horror, than obviously this doesn't apply to you. For everyone else it is fantastic. Its a great horror movie that gives you an experience. Many people are touchy on the religious aspect and that's understandable. However, it is a movie about demonic possession so you can't in reality not expect religion to enter into the picture.  Anyways, the movie was great, and deserves attention from horror film addicts. Not necessarily as anything ground breaking, but if you're anything like me than you watch horror for the same exhilaration that many people go on roller coasters to experience. In light of that it will scare you, but not into next week.