The Laplace's Demon

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05/03/2019 This was totally not what I was expecting. All I knew about the movie going in was that it had subtitles and good ratings from trusted sources. It's such a unique film. Looking at the big picture, it's not very unique... but how they go about executing the plot from beginning to end is absolutely unique. It's shot in wonderful black & white which perfectly complements the atmosphere, the score and the cinematography. An amazing anecdote is that this film was totally shot in a tiny basement, without a green screen! That's a huge feat considering that they are out in the sea for part of it and mainly in a big gothic mansion. This was accomplished using a rear projection camera! Think about that, each scene, camera angle/movement and the movements of the cast had to perfectly line up with the scenery behind them. And the scenery is gorgeous. Pretty cool. I am a big fan of the tension and fright they were able to drum up without using any gore, blood, jump scares nor green screens. And the tension/fright is palpable during multiple scenes. Heck, they even manage to scare simply by seeing chess pieces move around a chessboard. It's an unpredictable film that's full of mystery and suspense. And the best part about this indie, is that it actually has ties to a scientific theory that people believed in in the early/mid 19th century. I highly recommend this film but you have to go in knowing full well that this is not a regular horror/thriller and it's totally arthouse. See more 03/10/2019 The story is a smart, steady paced suspense mystery told with claustrophobic, well thought out shots that frame the contrast between light and shadow beautifully. The characters, though not completely actualized, are both intriguing and familiar characters. They are the ideal fashion of indulgent self worth and intellect one expects to find gathered at such an outlandish, and Gothic deathtrap on an island in the middle of the sea. The writing and dialog is clever, concise banter, super smart theoretical explanatory summary, that makes the film elevated concepts approachable and comfortable for the "everyman", and is entertaining. The scenes are stunning and the special effects are so cleverly done. Not to mention that "The Laplace's Demon" utilizes, so creatively, one of the best props to create such effective moments of suspense- a dollhouse. Overall this is a great, modern day revival of classic horror. See more Read all reviews

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