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| Director: Christopher Smith (2009) |
There are so many things to be said about Triangle,
yet so little of it can actually be communicated. Triangle is a relatively
unknown psychological thriller masquerading as a dumb horror. Unlike others in
this subgenre, Triangle twists and turns not to set up a 3rd act
plot twist, but to develop its revelation that occurs in the 1st act.
30 minutes in and things are looking grim, the cast is tiny in size and obtuse
clues point towards our heroine Jess (Melissa George) being insane. An in a
flash director Christopher Smith turns the film on its head, with the ocean
liner our protagonists are stuck on becoming almost as intriguing as the
Overlook Hotel. While its narrative complexity causes some convolution,
Triangle is a very solid film, intent to cater to the more cerebral horror
fans. A smart, satisfying film that deserves a lot more recognition.
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