As the last Shudder Review for Black History Month, let me find something a bit different.
Kids in peril is always good for creating emotional resonance.
Does it work for...
What could go wrong?
They are both kidnapped by an unseen person and driven away.
Kevin is taken inside, while Bobby is left tied up in the trunk of the car.
He manages to break free of it and survive.
He goes to escape...but knows that he can't leave Kevin behind.
Tough decisions ahread.
His attempts to free his friend don't go as well as planned.
One person at the House is able to be disposed of, but the other returns.
Here's...Johnny?
To find out how it all plays out, stream the Film now.
A Film that might not be for everyone, but that worked pretty well for me.
The Plot is nothing super unique, but at least the approach feels different.
This might remind some people of The Black Phone, but I should note that this came out a year prior.
When it works, the Film makes a House and its surrounding area feel very claustrophobic. You really root for Bobby and Kevin!
It is certainly a minimalist Film. The Cast is less than a dozen people in total and the singular Setting is apparent.
I haven't been a kid for a long time (except for at heart), but I really empathized with them and thought 'What the hell would I do here?!?'
Thankfully, I never had to find out.
Thankfully, I never had to find out.
The Boy Behind the Door doesn't do much, but it does it really well.
In fact, it has already- no joke- gotten a Remake from Indonesia!
A tense Film that really hinges upon your ability to follow these 2 kids in peril. If the Film hooks you, it will keep you through the whole journey.
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