Over the river and through the woods,
To Grandma's House we go...
or is it? Grandma's I mean.
M. Night Shyamalan's movie- The Visit, is about just that. Grandma's House and Grampa's too.
Cripes.
It's a goodie. It was released last year about this time
I always enjoyed going to my Grandma's House back in the 50's and 60's. It was a white stucco, two-storey home right next to Davey Park's barn. Sounds like it was in the country but it wasn't. It was right in Orillia where the Thor Motor's Service Department now stands. The house was bulldozed down- and the memories along with it, about 3 years ago.
Going to Grandma Reid's for Thanksgiving, Christmas and a assortment of other special occasions was a big deal. Not so much with the kiddies in "the Visit" who leave home to stay with their Grandparents for the first time- sight unseen, while Mommy buggers off for a week on a cruise with the new boyfriend. The kids video the whole experience.
The house is set in the pastoral countryside. A real charmer both inside and out. It's what happens inside and out that makes this M Night movie such a creepy thriller. Oh there are a couple of laughs too but when the unexpected happens look out. Grab your chair's arms and hold on for the ride.
You shouldn't be surprized at the tension in The Visit. It is M. Night Shyamalan after all.
Creepy.
I thought I had the movie figured out.
I didn't.
We watched it at home on our big-screen. I thought it would be safe.
Comforting.
Nope.
I jumped about three times and my heart beat faster than a turkey's arse at fly-time.
It warmed me up for the Hallowe'en season I suppose.
I can't say too much because I will give the creepiness away and you should experience it on your own. I will say there are several bits when a hand-held camera gets to be a bit of a bumpy ride and because of my inner ear imbalance, I have to look away. I should make you aware of that. No need to get motion-sick watching a movie that is meant to scare you not sicken you.
For the most part you won't really recognize the actors in the movie. Makes it more real I suppose.
So children, stay out of sheds where creepy old Grandfathers go.
Don't crawl under your Grandma's house.
Keep your bedroom door locked after 930 pm.
Follow these rules and you'll be fine.
Or will you.....
