PopHorror Let's Get Scared
So let’s face it, there are a great number of movies about holding hostages. I mean, I could think of at least five in a few seconds of preparation. However, I have never seen a movie like Breeder; it makes Buffalo Bill look like a cute little character, with a mini well. When I settled in to watch this film, I realized I needed the lights on in fear of someone wanting me to breed in a locked-up room.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. But, as he soon learns, there’s a catch.
Breeder sucked me in right away. It was because the mood was ominous even in the brightest of lights. The film not only compelled me, but also made me think twice about adopting a pet. The tone set an eerie feeling from the opening credits and beyond. The story was so simple, yet it also packed some major punches, proving me a fool to think this film would be basic. I was completely wrong.
There is a certain hint of horror here, but it was so subtle that it hid behind the movie’s main point. What you were watching was a warning to rescue animals at the shelter. Breeder gave me an all-inclusive look at situations that are extremely believable.
Breeder didn’t really need any aspect of horror to still be frightening. The film didn’t need to make a complicated mess. The message was definitely clear, and the entire cast aced the assignment. Normally I have at least one criticism, but honestly I can’t think of one single moment I didn’t like. Breeder gets under your skin because you are expecting a tense standoff between good and evil, but no one was really evil, just desperate. The mother of all mothers has her heart set on grandchildren, and again, the desperation is so thick you could cut it with a knife. For once, I dont really see the bad guy, just bad timing.
Breeder kept me on my toes, waiting for something that really didn’t happen until the movie’s final moment; you also see how far a loved one will go to rescue you. That is filming 101, and everyone gets a passing grade. I completely believe that this story is true all across the board. Another lesson I learned is if someone is only halfway sane, don’t deny her praise, or you will be sorry. Actually, it seems like it could happen either way. The main idea explained itself; the only thing it needed is pure terror.
I give this film an A+, and I dont even give films a score or grade. The crew earned this one, and I will carry that to my grave.
In The End
In the end, yes, I loved the film, as you can tell. However, this is an encouragement that my taste in movies carries the name of a cult classic. Did it have its bad parts? To me, it had an open space; it turned the basic idea of death into something great. I felt every ounce of energy with this film. It had my full attention, and I wasn’t looking for squirrels.
