Horror DVD of the Year :: "Behind the Mask...

"I chose to provide a counter balance to all that is good....you chose Journalism..."
- Leslie Vernon

So in 2006 I attended SXSW and saw Leslie Vernon walking around in full costume posting his flyers various places around downtown. Alas it was sold out and I never got to see it. In early 2007 I got the chance to interview the director of Leslie Vernon. But when the film came out it never played in my city. Now (on thanksgiving weekend of all times) I finally saw the DVD at my local video shop and rented it. All I have to say is that I would like to name this film "The Haunted Report's Horror DVD of the Year for 2007". This movie lived up and exceded all my expectations. In fact I would say this is the best and smartest horror movie I have seen in the last 2 or 3 years.

Okay so you maybe have noticed that we are not usually this up on Horror Films here are we? Well this one is different. But you probably want an explanation right? Well without giving too much away just imagine if someone had gone back and done a documentary about Michael Myers as he was committing the crimes. Now imagine if the acting was great, the story was funny, it had a good plot twist and it still had the capability to scare you. That's what "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" is all about. Also the chemistry between the two leads is amazing. In fact I didn't even watch the extra's because I wanted to preserve the mystery of this film. I know that sounds weird but maybe I will go back in a year and watch them. Basically I can't wait to see what Scott has up his sleeve next when it comes to horror. Although I really doubt his sophomore effort can top this.

I want to leave you with some quotes from the film and the obligatory YouTube trailer. But before I do let me leave you with this. Beside being named our "Official Haunted Report Best Horror DVD of 2007" All I can say is if you are going to buy one DVD for Christmas for the horror fan in your life this is the one to get.

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- iamlegend