There Are Monsters

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  • 2013
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 5.3  (428)

There Are Monsters is a Canadian horror film that was released in 2013. The film, which was directed by Jay Dahl, centers around a single mother named Margaret who lives with her young daughter, Suzie, in a remote farmhouse in Canada's Maritimes region. The movie begins with Margaret driving Suzie to Margarets' mothers' home, which is located on the other side of the Maritimes. However, after several hours of driving, Margaret takes a shortcut, and they soon end up lost in the dense forest, with no cell phone reception.

As night falls, the situation becomes more and more dire when the car breaks down, leaving them stranded in the wilderness. To make matters worse, strange noises and eerie sightings suggest that something is lurking in the woods. Eventually, they come across a deserted cabin in the woods, which they decide to take refuge in until they can find a way out of the forest.

As Margaret and Suzie settle into the cabin, they hear more strange noises outside the door. However, instead of coming from animals or the natural world, they are coming from something much more mysterious and unknown.

The horror elements of the film begin to pick up after this point, as the mother-daughter duo realizes that they are not alone in the woods. The creatures that inhabit the forest are not only terrifying but also seemingly supernatural. They are neither animal nor human. As the night drags on, Margaret and Suzie fight for their survival against these monsters.

The film explores Margaret's relationship with her daughter, as the two must work together to stay alive. Margaret's love for her daughter motivates her to keep fighting. However, the psychological trauma of the situation takes a toll on Suzie, who struggles to keep her composure in the face of the terrifying creatures.

The creatures are never fully revealed, and the audience is left to imagine their appearance and nature. This approach adds to the horror and suspense of the film, as the unknown becomes scarier than the known.

Overall, There Are Monsters is a well-crafted horror movie that mixes the elements of the supernatural and the unknown. The film's pacing is deliberate, allowing the tension to build slowly, leading up to a terror-filled third act that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The characters, especially Margaret and Suzie, are three-dimensional, and the audience can empathize with their struggles and fears. Finally, the film's directing, editing, and cinematography are all top-notch, resulting in a film that is both scary and visually stunning.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2013
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (428)