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Solstice [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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A worthy addition to the genre
Review date: 2008-09-25 Rating: 8 out of 10
A more than competent supernatural thriller (a remake of the Danish film "Midsommer") that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout and have you jumping out of your skin on more than one occasion. The story maintains a fine pace, wasting no time getting down to the creepy stuff and keeping you guessing right to the very end. The story is set in the swamplands of Louisiana and involves a group of high school seniors (why do these things always involve teenagers, I wonder?) trying to come to terms with the recent death of Sophie, twin sister of one of their number (Meghan). Although it strikes me that spending the week of the summer solstice in the remote holiday home owned by Sophie and Meghan's family is probably not the best way to do that.
Unlike many films of this genre, it manages to both build suspense and become steadily more scary without descending into the realms of complete silliness. (Well, OK, it has some moments of moderate silliness as well as a fair collection of clichés obligatory to the genre but these never really detract from the action -- although they will probably destroy your trust in Louisiana plumbing, as well as putting you off watermelons, for ever more.)
Yes, we've seen it all before but this remains a worthy addition to the genre. It would be a good idea to grab yourself a copy in time for Halloween.
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Reviews
Premise was good, just not carried out
Review date: 2008-05-10 Rating: 4 out of 10
The general plot of this movie was okay, not sparkling, yet, it was not really clear at all times. Confusing and illogical, the movie lacked a certain aspact of horror which would have made it far more intriguing, and the characters weren't all really explored at all. I bought this movie because Hilarie Burton stars in it, however,had I known how little she would appear, I might not have bothered.
Don't expect a scary thrill ride, because you won't get one. Look elsewhere for a movie about hauntings etc.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Amanda Seyfried
Elisabeth Harnois
Tyler Hoechlin
Shawn Ashmore
Matt O'Leary
Creators:
Elisabeth Harnois (Primary Contributor)
Shawn Ashmore (Primary Contributor)
Daniel Myrick (Writer)
Adam Del Deo (Producer)
David Grace (Producer)
Douglas Hansen (Producer)
Eleanor Nett (Producer)
Ethan Erwin (Writer)
Marty Musatov (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Weinstein Company
Manufacturer: Weinstein Company
EAN: 0796019809535
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2008-01-01
Universal product code (UPC): 796019809535
Region code: 1
Running time: 87 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)