Film Reviews by NP

Hi I watched the version of this including the 6 animal deaths (un-simulated: turtle, monkey, spider, snake, coati, pig). They're pretty quick, but if you don't want to see that, I think there is an option on the disc to see an animal safe version. The film is an interesting concept, but apart from the above not very shocking by modern standards, also there's no tension whatsoever, it seems intent on being as controversial as possible. At least I can say I have seen it, but only recommended for completists.

This film needs your full attention. Not because of dense dialogue or tricky plot, but because you need to totally immerse yourself in the tense situation.

Simple idea, skilly executed, filmed in real time.

I love the cinematography, the tone, the pace, the setting, the acting, pretty much everything. Not much happens but that didn't bother me... It's more about setting up the overall mood. However the one thing that stopped me fully enjoying it is the thick northern accents which makes large swathes of 17th century dialogue impossible to make out. I literally didn't know what they were talking about most of the time! Just to add I was watching on a £10k home cinema system so would expect to hear every word.