All Emily (Renee Zellweger) a case worker,was trying to do was her job and save a neglected child Lilly (Jodelle Ferland), or what appeared to be neglect from her parents...however, it turned out to be the parents protecting themselves from Lilly. After Lilly's parents are institutionalized for trying to kill Lilly and Emily protest for custody of Lilly until she is placed in a permanent home, do people closest to Emily start to die mysteriously. No one seems to know why, but eventually clues start point back to Lilly. That's when Emily starts shaking in her boots, scared to go home It's not till the end when she goes to see Lilly's father to get answers and ultimately comes to the same conclusion as Lilly's parents did. During this whole time, Lilly who is some sort of super natural being, is playing and tormenting Emily, killing anyone who might be a threat or just for kicks, and is enjoying herself because she can. Who can stop her after all?? However what Emily finds out is that Lilly can only really hurt you if you show fear.
It was chilling and suspenseful more than anything else. The blood scenes were minimal and there were a few jumpy scenes. They didn't show her "evil" side too much...she was more scary when she was her kid self by the way she manipulated, smiled, and talked to people. It was the way she would smiled, waved, said "hello", and talked like an adult that was scary. She could tell what you were thinking and sense your every move....chilling. It was her way or no way.
Some people tried to compare her character to Orphan and say that her character was a better at the "good-girl" gone bad..but you can't compare it. In Orphan, Ester wasn't a child, she was a crazy 35 year adult. Lilly was some sort of super natural being with the powers to kill people without her putting a finger on them.
It was no M. Night Shyamalan- movie, but it makes the cut and then some for me.
I gave it 2 thumbs up!!!
Did You know??
This is Renee's first horror film in 16 years and that Jodell Ferland has been in several movies for her to be 15years old..one of which is one of favorite movies, Silent Hill.
I'm no expert on movies, but I have seen my share of them. I can't say I watch all types of movies, but it is a passion of mine. So let's get talking.........
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Needless to say I am still on my search for the ultimate scary movie...There is another coming out called "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" that looks like it might be the one, but who knows...smh
I think the scarest movie for me was "The Others" starring Nicole Kidman. My heart was beating double time and I don't remember any other movie having that affect on me. The mix of suspense and mystery worked. I don't even know if I want to see it again.
Thats true Allida! That was a scary movie..it was the suspense. I think that plays a big role. I just finished watching "A Devil in the House" and it wasnt that scary but it was the suspense and it was creepy. BTW, you have to become a follower to my page..
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