jea8052003

I am such a fan of this film. I get so tired of the romantic comedies or other love stories that have an unrealistic portrayal of what a love story should be. This particular plot line follows Francis Riley (played by Glen Powell) who is brought to live in a trailer with his foster mother in Whitewright, Texas. The property that the trailer is on is owned by a husband and wife, Carl and Maddie Blanton (played by Luke Perry and Breann Johnson). Carl and Maddie have a tumultuous relationship, Francis Riley grows up to be a stud-muffin, and (without giving too many details away) the story progresses into a beautiful love between two people. No steamy sex scenes. This film is appropriate for all ages, and it has a simplistic beauty that I as an audience member want to see in a film.

In "The Appearing", Michael (Will Wallace) and his wife Rachel (Emily Brooks) relocate to a small town in northern California after the death of their daughter. Shortly after they arrive Rachel starts having disturbing hallucinations that all seem to be linked to this abandoned house (pretty sure it's the old house from "Psycho" which adds another element of cool). The house is also the location of several disappearances over the past several years and as Michael searches to uncover the truth he discovers a more demonic force may be at work.

I really enjoyed this movie! I thought it was a well-done exorcism film with nice plot development. I think some people going to horror films nowadays expect the cheesy clichés and over-the-top special effects in order for a film to be "watchable." This story focuses more on its characters and not just the possession.

Honestly, I grow tired of horror movies that are constantly bombarding the audience with over the top special effects. This film offers a fresh story line about religious warfare with an added emphasis of faith and spirituality that I really appreciated.