Friday, June 24, 2022

Them (France, Romania, 2006)


Real estate must be dirt cheap in Romania. A French teacher working in a school there lives with her husband in a huge villa in the county. One night, their home is invaded by unseen forces. The phones don’t work and whatever they are, they’ve already driven off in the couple's car.

To make a horror movie, just show people being afraid and hint at what they’re afraid of. The location sets this film apart. Much of it has only two characters.

Might reflect some unease western Europeans have with their eastern EU partners. They better get used to it. They may be awash with Ukrainians soon.  

77 minutes. Directed by David Moreau and Xavier Palud.

On the Criterion Channel, leaving at the end of the month.

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