10 Foreign Horror Movies You Must Watch For Halloween
10. The Silent House (2010)
Uruguayan cinema may not have the notoriety of some other countries, but the South American nations modest cinematic output has created a few gems over the years, including the surprise success of The Silent House. Supposedly inspired by real events, The Silent House follows a girl called Laura and her father as they arrive at a secluded cottage with the intent of repairing the building before it is sold. After being told that the second floor should be avoided as its structurally unstable, Lauras father hears a noise upstairs and leaves his daughter to investigate. When he doesnt return, Laura is left terrified and alone, unsure of what to do next. Shot in one continuous single take by Gustavo Hernandez, The Silent House is a technical tour de force of expertly planned scares and perfect timing. While some argue that trickery may have been involved to achieve this effect, The Silent House is still impressive and showcases an innovative approach to horror that Hollywood is unable to achieve but keen to emulate, as demonstrated by a remake commissioned just one year later. Avoid Elisabeth Olsens bloodcurdling screams and check out the original instead,
David is a primary school teacher who tries his best to turn every math lesson into a discussion on the latest Pixar film. Passions include superheroes, zombies and Studio Ghibli. In between going to the cinema, moving to South Korea and eating his body weight in KFC, David writes for a number of movie sites, http://becarefulyourhand.blogspot.co.uk/
