A bold mainstream horror film.
I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It takes a surprisingly indy approach to a mainstream horror movie. For all intents and purposes, this should have been a piece of crap. Video game movies never turn out good. This is mainly because they are viewed as a commodity and are given to any director and any writer willing to make a buck. This movie actually stays true to the games themes and concept. Being that it originated in Japan, the point of it is almost entirely about mood. Japanese games and movies are almost always primarily concerned with mood. Because of this movies focus on mood, it actually comes off feeling VERY japanese. The music, visuals, and scenery are perfect. The story takes a backseat, but it works. If you like horror and want to see something really intense, good looking and creepy... don't hesitate to check this one out.