thewolfman Reviews

The Eye (2002)

possibly the scariest movie i've ever seen

[16 June 2003]

I first saw The Eye in Singapore, after reading absolutely no reviews and only seeing one trailer (the elevator one). Therefore i had no expectations, and i was sufficiently blown away. The first 10 seconds had me wanting to leave the theatre because it was so scary. and it got even scarier from there. I'd agree with the other posters that the first part of the movie was the best and scariest, but the last part was nothing to scoff at. and did the last scene remind anyone else of Mothman? anyway, i definetly recommend everyone to see this movie at least once, possibly a second time if youre brave enough. that elevator scene (and the calligraphy scene too) was possibly the best example of asian horror movies being able to scare much better than hollywood.

3 Extremes II (2002)

Triple disappointment

[16 June 2003]

***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** The first story of Three (memories) was the best of all of them. It was chilling, surprising and got me caring about the female character. Then the second story kicked in and i got sufficiently bored. Not that it didn't have shock elements and creepy imagery. Because it did. But it just didnt present it in a way that frightened me. Then came the third movie.

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Ok, i'll have to admit i wasnt paying attention too much for this one. Some guy's handphone went off exactly 7 times during the whole thing and it sorta lost the atmosphere for me. But i must say that it was disturbing. And the twist at the end... that his treatment actually worked... that was amazing. best ending ever. but still the overall effect was truly disappointing, especially after seeing Dark Water and The Eye.

The Record (2000)

it's bad, but ive chosen to watch it twice

[16 June 2003]

Record (or THE record as it is sometimes called... why?) is a bad movie. I mean, there are plot holes at every turn, the characters are unrealistic, and some scenes dont have a logical ending. (the one in the bus with the killer? how did she get out of that?) But I liked it so much that i watched it a second time. You should at least watch it once... even though it's hard to get outside of asia.

Killer: I bet you think i'm a clever person, dont you?

Girl: More like a d*mn hell kite!

Best subtitle ever.