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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
The Orphanage
Submitted by Shadow Puppet on January 15, 2008 - 3:16pm
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Is anyone else having horrible nightmares from “The Orphanage.” Damn Scary!!! I think I might need therapy…any suggestions?
Loved it.
I’ve seen it now, and just like I enjoyed “The Others,” so did I enjoy “The Orphanage”. “The Orphanage” has commonalities with “The Others” but still stands entirely on its own.
Though I’m not easily scared, it still got to me at moments. Overall, though, an thoroughly interesting story, stellar acting and a quality ending.
I'll have to get back to you.
I still have that screener sitting in my 2007 pile of “not-yet-watched screeners”. Still, it’s high on my list of “screeners to watch soon”.
I’m very, very picky about scary movies. They almost never scare me. You’re saying “The Orphanage” does the trick? If so, can you explain why?
For example, I fight with people about why “The Ring” was scary to me. Death and destruction and blood aren’t usually scary to me. “The Ring” made excellent use of sounds, uncomfortable imagery and fast motions. It got in my head and made me squirm. I loved it.
Great story
Well, I don’t want to give it away, but the story was excellent. I am not easily scared either and usually I find that horror films follow the same format and have several holes throughout them. However, this film keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Great use of sound, imagery that I want to forget, and a twisted look at what is really horrific. Watch it and let me know what you think!