Ahí va el diablo

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)

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)