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WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! -Session 9- A Column by |
Welcome to the Fifth Edition of WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! A column that will be written whenever I come across a movie that I feel every one of you owes it to yourself to watch. These movies will be ones that make it under the radar but are definitely deserving of a viewing. You're not going to find any big budget blockbusters here, that's for sure. The first four movies I've crusaded for can be found here. I'm back with another "indie" film this time, the first true horror movie on my list. First off let me say, it takes a lot more for a movie to scare me these days. Not too many years back, I used to hide under the covers and lose sleep over the Nightmare on Elm Street and Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. But it's been a long damn time since I've felt that, until.....
-Do images get much more creepy than this?- Jeepers Creepers was the last movie to pull this off. Sure it was basically a send-up of horror movies of the past. Sure it was a throwback to old corny ass horror movies. But it knew how to create intense nervousness. Creepers was more a comedy, then a horror movie but it had spots that made you nervous and I almost forgot what that was like (movie-wise). Well, I've been reminded of that feeling yet again. While Creepers was a fun popcorn flick, Session 9 is a horror movie through and through. There's no corny villain, no needless gore, no worthless special effects...just an amazing setting and a great story. It's the perfect psychological thriller, with just the right touch of horror. Prior to renting this movie, you may be a tad skeptical as the only actor you'll probably recognize is David Caruso (from NYPD Blue fame). But damnit, this should be a good sign. If you think about it, how many times do people you recognize make good movies? Nicholas Cage? Ben Affleck? John Travolta? These guys may hit a few over the fence, but they're usually striking out more than Mark McGwire last season. When you see a movie without one recognizable face, you know it's going to have to rely on it's story and its direction. After saying this, I could understand some skepticism considering Brad Anderson is directing (as he's known mostly for chick flicks). So I guess in this case, you're going to have to take my word on it, haha. But I have one more wild card that should convince anyone to see this movie, it's best actor.... ...the insane asylum. Session 9 deserves an Academy Award for Best Location, if there were such a statuette. This building oozes dread and suspense, and in extras on the DVD the cast relates feeling a "presence" on the set, and they weren't talking about the caterer. But wait, you're wondering what the hell am I talking about? Since I have yet to mention even a page of the story, well here goes... Session 9 tells the story of an asbestos removal team with 7 days to clean out an abandoned insane asylum. The asylum was condemned over a decade ago, but it's former residents don't seem like they've left. One by one the asbestos crew have run-ins with the abnormal, and then they start to disappear... I could go on and on about explaining the look and feel of this movie, but you'd be better off watching the trailer and checking out the excellent website made for it, here's those links: -Still not sold, check out the trailer here: Session 9 - (QuickTime) -And check out the crazy ass official website: Session 9 - (Web Site) -These days most horror movies are laughable at best (Halloween H20, Valentine, Scream 3, etc.), and it's rare that you find a gem among them. Session 9 is one of those under-appreciated movies that will reignite your love in the genre, I know it did for me. Oh yeah and before I go, one more thing... WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! |
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