Rent Across the River (2013)
3.2 of 5 from 79 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
- With the tension ratcheted up to uncomfortable, nail-biting levels right from the very first frame, Lorenzo Bianchini's 'Across the River' is an atmospheric, supernatural nightmare that is guaranteed to creep out even the most jaded horror fan. When wildlife researcher Marco Contrada is working in a remote woods, his studies lead him to an abandoned village deep in the Italian countryside, where he becomes trapped due to flooding. His presence in the village unleashes a horrifying evil. This ancient curse would like nothing better than Marco's guts lying in a pool of blood at his feet... but only once it s had its terrifying fun.
- Actors:
- Renzo Gariup, Marco Marchese, Lidia Zabrieszach
- Directors:
- Lorenzo Bianchini
- Producers:
- Omar Soffici
- Writers:
- Lorenzo Bianchini, Michela Bianchini
- Aka:
- Oltre il guado
- Studio:
- Monster Pictures/Fusion
- Genres:
- Horror, Thrillers
- Countries:
- Italy
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Reviews (4) of Across the River
Spoilers ... - Across the River review by NP
The first time I watched this Italian film, I found myself losing interest and turning it off some twenty minutes in. This second time, I was mesmerised throughout. Providing you are in the right mind-frame for a true ‘slow burner’, this is hugely effective – and, yes, very frightening.
The pacing crawls. The scares are drip-fed, but slowly become more intense, and ultimately, the flowing camera and squalid decomposition provide an immersive atmosphere – the camera lingers on every stained, ripped curtain, every mud-strewn pathway, every mildewed window frame: you can almost taste the decay. The dialogue is scarce, and – much like a bigger budget – proves entirely unnecessary. This is haunting at its most effective.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Surprised. Pleasantly. - Across the River review by DM
A rare and atmospheric minimalist gem. Tense and intelligently made throughout, I would put this up with japanese horror at its best.
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Atmospheric - Across the River review by CP Customer
At first, slow to start, but the tension and interest grows. When Marco is stranded in an old deserted village due to flooding, it is the start of a frightening series of hauntings for him. The desolution of the place appears to haunt him and he sinks into despair. Little dialogue, but very cleverly done to induce fear. Recommended.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.