It is very touching psychological drama. There is no blood and gore in it, so it is not for zombie-fan at all. But for me there is a true feeling of identification with the main character. Savage plays his role brilliantly. He is pitiful and sometimes I feel like I was trapped in this horrible situation instead of him. The masterfully shot sinister landscapes also made me real nervous. Maybe it seems strange, but in my opinion the atmosphere in the movie is the same as in Weir's "Picnic at Hanging Rock". And by the way the plot has a much more interesting intrigue than "Six Sense". It was real pleasure watching the film. Sadly it is the last movie made by Fulci. Maybe he had a presentiment about his death and he somehow put it into his last work. Anyway "Door to silence" is another example of his versatile talent. Must see (not only for Fulci's fans)
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The House by the Cemetery
(1981)
Surrealistic horror
8 September 2005
Maestro Fulci creates the stylish, unique surrealistic atmosphere of horror in this great movie. Combination of beautiful cinematography, music and visual effects draws an audience into the ominous world of terror and pathology. It really scares me, especially scenes with Dr. Freudstein. There is something strange in this character I can't explain. It is not only the repulsive appearance. There is some perversion that is really horrifying. By the way, the bat scene is also convincing.Yes, there are some holes in the plot. May be it is slow-paced. The actors sometimes behave irrational. But it's OK. All in all it adds an enigma and mystery that make the movie so surrealistic. Genuine masterpiece. 10/10!
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