A Horrible Way to Die — Film Review
I went into A Horrible Way to Die, knowing nothing about it. I didn’t know the plot, what sub-genre of horror it is, or that several actors from You’re Next appear. I had no pre-film thoughts about it. An hour and a half later, I still have few opinions on it. The movie is about Sarah, a recovering alcoholic trying to start a new life after discovering her boyfriend is a serial killer. Unbeknownst to her, Garrick escapes prison and picks up where he left off. A Horrible Way to Die, released in 2010, is an independent horror, which I certainly admire. A simple, well-paced indie horror without all the glitz and glamor of a blockbuster can be great, but this movie wasn’t. It was prolonged, often confusing, and devoid of suspense.
A Horrible Way to Die left me bored. I was bored throughout and bored when it ended. A twist ending couldn’t even save it. At that point, it seemed like a twist for twist’s sake. Only a few things happen throughout the movie, and the pace is snail-like. The dialogue is awkward and strained; Sarah’s interactions with people are uncomfortable. I realize she’s recovering from several traumas, and awkwardness resulted from that, but it was just painful to watch. The movie utilizes a non-chronological narrative that doesn’t work. It led to more confusion than interest, and I wound up frustrated. Nothing exciting or eventful occurs during the movie; even the ending seems silly. It also…
