The Wasteland is totally a must see. What an epic ending! Far from being a simple jump scare product, it explores the sickness of isolation and fear, how this turns against ourselves. It's a slow burn and a coming of age movie. It has a bit of western, bit of drama, bit of horror and bit of thriller. If you are expecting to see a fast-food jumpscare bloody movie, this is not for you. It happens to be more like a A24 production or even Shyamalan one. Mostly it is a psychological thriller that talks about our fears and how the fear it's a dark emotion that could make you see monsters everywhere.
I think the direction is amazing, the story is sensitive and deep, the music and performances were perfect. I don't understand why so many reviews are talking about "how bad it is because it has a slow tempo and no jumpscares"... I mean, what's the hurry?? Why do you need to be scared all the time?? There are lots of types of thriller/horror movies; slow long ones, easy ones, fantastic ones, strange ones, erotic ones...All types are good and necessary. Personally I prefer this kind of horror movies, not the "fast and empty fair attractions" that other people may enjoy. This one gave me exactly what I wanted, good and beautiful cinema, good thinking and good message. Just for you to know, 'The Shinning' was a total failure when it came out, nobody liked it, but nowadays it is a cult film, we should watch movies with clean eyes and learn to enjoy every bit of them.
I think the direction is amazing, the story is sensitive and deep, the music and performances were perfect. I don't understand why so many reviews are talking about "how bad it is because it has a slow tempo and no jumpscares"... I mean, what's the hurry?? Why do you need to be scared all the time?? There are lots of types of thriller/horror movies; slow long ones, easy ones, fantastic ones, strange ones, erotic ones...All types are good and necessary. Personally I prefer this kind of horror movies, not the "fast and empty fair attractions" that other people may enjoy. This one gave me exactly what I wanted, good and beautiful cinema, good thinking and good message. Just for you to know, 'The Shinning' was a total failure when it came out, nobody liked it, but nowadays it is a cult film, we should watch movies with clean eyes and learn to enjoy every bit of them.