Day 181 of the challenge! The Changeling is a low simmer that never really boils. Creepy Gothic mystery though.
Liked:
- Awesome Gothic atmosphere! The set design of the mausoleum like house in the film is fantastic! Why anyone would actually want to live in a house like that is beyond me.
- Spooky cinematography.
- I appreciated the intricate mystery and complex plot. Kept me engaged, even if I wasn't scared or unnerved in the slightest.
Didn't like:
- Like mentioned above, I wasn't scared at any point in the film. Even the scattered jump scares didn't do it for me, as well blocked as they were.
- There was no sense of urgency or horror from John Russell, the protagonist played by George C. Scott. I think that may be why I wasn't even unnerved. We're watching this film from his perspective, so if the character doesn't seem scared or keeps his cool when he is, then why should we feel frightened as an audience?