I have seen thousands of movies, and this is in my top five favorites. I bought the video right after watching it for the first time, and now own the Dvd. I can't recommend this movie highly enough. It is a chilling and tense film, and had me on the edge of my seat several times, something that rarely happens to a jaded moviefreak such as myself. *SPOILER* The bathroom scene following the murder of Julie's brother is extremely well done, and gets me every time. *SPOILERS OVER* I need this soundtrack on CD! The use of music is this film is incredible, and I get goosebumps everytime I hear it. Awesome performances by everyone involved, and unique casting make this a film like no other. The scene where Karen confronts Simon about why he killed all the people he did is masterfully directed, with excellent crosscut editing and constantly moving in and out of focus camera work. Add a great twist ending and you have, in my opinion, one of the best Horror/Thrillers of the 90's, if not ever. Buy It first chance you get. I am of course speaking of the unrated version.
Review of The Ugly
