Nailbiter (2012)
Brief review: After "The Empty Acre", shorts director Patrick Rea bring us his second full-length feature, "Nailbiter" - an intriguing, gripping and well-paced indie horror flick about a mother and her three daughters, who get trapped in a storm cellar, where they soon discover they're not alone. It may not be the scariest movie ever made, but "Nailbiter" is still constantly creepy, utterly claustrophobic, and it builds up tension and suspense slowly and steadily. The final act goes slightly over-the-top, compared to the rest of the story, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it ruins the movie or that is not satisfying enough. On a technical note, "Nailbiter" is pretty solid, despite its presumably limited budget. Shot entirely with RED camera, the movie looks quite polished, visually, plus, Rea manages to create a uniquely sinister atmosphere throughout the film, thanks to his skillful direction, the stylish cinematography and some truly eerie settings. The tornado sequence is as beautifully-executed as it's terrifying, and deserves a special mention, and the creature itself is amazingly well-designed and downright gruesome. The soundtrack by itself is good, but doesn't really fit well with the mood of the movie and it's way too distracting at times. Joicie Appell, Erin McGrane and Meg Saricks all do a decent job in their roles, but it's Emily Boresow that delivers the most believable and memorable performance of all.
Overall summary: It's not without its flaws, but "Nailbiter" is a creepy, claustrophobic, finely-crafted, and hugely entertaining indie creature feature, and a very promising second effort from director Patrick Rea, who demonstrates talent, skills and great passion for horror.
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