Dagon
02-11-2012, 06:21 AM
I watched this just the other day. I have to say that whilst not maintaining a consistent atmosphere, the film did succeed at frightening and overwhelming at parts. I heard a comment once saying that Dagon was supposed to be "one long chase scene," something I was skeptical of, but which intrigued me due to my love for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and its great chase scenes. As it turns out, the claim was false as expected (the chase scenes are often, but well broken-up), but what chase scenes there were were above average.
Where this film truly shines though, is atmosphere. The first 30 minutes or so are among the most effective I've seen in the genre in a long time. I loved the lack of music for much of the opening, the way they shot the scenes on the boat, and especially the first shots of the couple walking through the town.
Overall, Dagon isn't quite as good as I thought it may have been from its hype, but what works works excellently. It's certainly another one to put on my "horror of the 2000s that works" list.
A solid 7/10
Where this film truly shines though, is atmosphere. The first 30 minutes or so are among the most effective I've seen in the genre in a long time. I loved the lack of music for much of the opening, the way they shot the scenes on the boat, and especially the first shots of the couple walking through the town.
Overall, Dagon isn't quite as good as I thought it may have been from its hype, but what works works excellently. It's certainly another one to put on my "horror of the 2000s that works" list.
A solid 7/10
âThe Fright Night remake is a film which taps into the audienceâs deepest rooted fears, such as those of vampires throwing motorcycles at them. I dread the thought of a vampire throwing a refrigerator or a deskjet printer or... Iâd better stop before I give myself nightmaresâ
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