Here Comes the Devil

Bogliano hat in der Vergangenheit bereits mehrmals bewiesen, dass er Spannung erzeugen kann, ohne eine Menge Geld zu brauchen. Das ist auch bei seinem neuen Werk nicht anders. Dieses kommt diesmal wirklich nur mit einer beunruhigenden Atmosphäre und einer schrittweisen Enthüllung aus, wie es wirklich um diese Freaks aus der Höhle steht. Gore spielt hier keine Nebenrolle mehr, erscheint ohnehin nur in einer einzigen, aber "leckeren" Szene. Es scheint, als ob Bogliano kreativ gereift ist - keine Ausbeutung, keine Folter, sondern interessante Themen und ehrlicher Spannungsaufbau. Mir gefällt das. Ich weiß nicht, wie es euch geht, aber ich freue mich schon jetzt auf seinen nächsten Film. (05.01.2014)

I’ve already praised Bogliano for Penumbra and I could copy part of that comment for Here Comes the Devil. This guy is getting better with each film, always making something more interesting. His latest looks a little artificial at first (the low budget can be seen and the visuals looked like from a South American soap opera), but that problem surprisingly disappears with time. The atmosphere works and, at least in one scene, Bogliano reminds us of his beginnings in gore. Otherwise, the film is creepily unsettling overall. (23.12.2013)

Here Comes the Devil has a tense atmosphere that gradually builds up. It's not a sudden escalation, but a gradual, creeping one, which greatly benefits the whole film. There are moments when you won't even be sure if there are any positive characters left, or if all of them are truly dark, including the parents, children, or any of the other episodic roles. This incredibly enhances the film, making it a great horror experience even though there aren't any jump scares. Or maybe that's why. (05.08.2014)

It's more of a disappointment for me. I was thinking about giving it only two stars, but after rewinding it a few times, I changed my mind. Craft-wise, it's definitely a lower league, there wasn't really a need for effects and when there was, it was a weak attempt. That personally bothers me a bit. What bothered me more was the lack of action and tension as the whole story dragged dangerously. I didn't have a problem with the dialogues, Bogliano doesn't pretend anything and didn't try to make a big fuss. That's why I'm average satisfied with his modest work. I also give positive points for the simple story, promising punchline, and likable main actress. It's just a pity that there wasn't more emphasis on the relationship between parents and children, in this respect it felt a bit impoverished to me. I would like to highlight those children, especially the girl. As a result, I didn't even earn my sympathy. (30.12.2013)