Southbound

Kár, hogy az egyes történetek nincsenek értelmesen (vagy legalábbis valahogyan!) összekapcsolva. Szofisztikált kirakóként jól működne. Így a film úgy hat, mintha több filmalkotó haver egymástól független rövidfilmekből álló tákolmány lenne, akik - ki-ki a saját ízlése szerint - "valami kísérteties történetet készítettek valahol a nyugat-amerikai külterületen". Folyamatosan szórakoztató, de végül nem kielégítő. (2021.11.13)

This Highway! This City! Those People! This Anthology!!! Is Fucked up!! A film that exceeded already high expectations must be rewarded accordingly. This is a fantastic ride through hell, with not a single weak element standing out. The first story is beyond average, boasting original portrayals of demons and one very decent gore scene, 3*+. The second short story features solid psychological terror with a clear “something is wrong here” mind-fuck atmosphere, 4*. The third story is the highlight of the anthology. It starts with the best car-human collision I've ever seen and ends with a nerve-wracking operation that had me screaming, sweating and curled up in bed like I haven't in a long time (at times I thought I couldn't take it) Excellent gore, 5*. The fourth story also features solid gore and idea but comes across as a slightly bland, 3*+. The final story climaxes with an intense home invasion that tells to other home invasion movies that if you want to, you still can. Excellent bad guy, intense suspense, psychological terror, decent climax and a nice twist 4*+. Amazingly shot, with convincing performances and clever writing, old-school atmosphere, perfect gore, amazing sound (every movement is authentic to the point of being palpable) and most importantly the film manages to perfectly sway the viewer's mind. Two reasons to see the film: the best and most stylish soundtrack in horror in the last decade and the best anthology in the last decade. A future classic that I will keep coming back to. 85%. (2016.02.10)

An anthology of short stories that is not an anthology of short stories. Rather, it’s a frantic ride through a western small town and its surroundings where strange things happen. This eliminates the problem of the short story anthology films, where mostly the “to each their own” rule applies. Southbound, in contrast, gives a rather holistic impression, with an atmosphere that stays within marked boundaries. And there’s always something happening. It’s a very gratifying film that doesn’t keep you waiting, and the authors try to please the viewer with a substantial number of horror properties and you almost don’t have time to catch your breath. I was reminded of In the Mouth of Madness, the atmosphere of that hellish small town is very similar. Even the main score is a bit “Carpenterish”. 8/10 (2016.02.11)

The first story immediately made me think: "What the hell am I actually watching?" Over time, after overcoming the uniquely styled visuals and slightly grim atmosphere, I got into this anthology somehow, except for one critique regarding the penultimate part with the missing sister, whose visuals reminded us of the recent 400 days movie with my friend, I have nothing to complain about. The intertwining of storylines is a welcome factor and really works great. Finally, someone thought of it. So, it's an anthology, but interconnected in an unconventional way. Moreover, the directors pleasantly leave the viewer guessing what other connections in the plot will be. I was probably most impressed by The Accident, I really enjoy this digging into people, plus the suspense holds up successfully all the time. Each story had a different vibe, the presence of a certain occultism pleased me, and each one evoked something from another horror piece. When I compare it to other anthologies, Southbound can truly stand out. Such a subtle little thing and yet what joy it brings. (2016.03.20)

Southbound is quite an enjoyable short story film that is distinguished by being very well made in all respects. It has very good special effects, the picture quality is great, and the acting isn't bad either. It's enjoyable to watch, but none of the stories stood out enough for me to remember them more vividly. On the other hand, the floating monster is great and memorable. (2016.07.08)