Taking the premise of Friday the 13th and turning it on its head, what would it be like if a slasher flick was told from Jason's point of view? This experimental horror feature works much better than you would expect. Minimalist and slow-plodding, but you could cut the tension with a knife. The kills are raw and brutal. We only learn the "story" from what we overhear from the clueless teenagers in passing. Staring at the back of his head as he tramples through the underbrush is extremely unnerving, and when we finally catch a glimpse of his face, it's exactly as horrifying as you imagine.
It's a classic cliché horror trope, but told in such a unique and visionary way that it almost feels novel. I can't say enough good things about it.
3½ lockets to die for out of 5
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