Don't Listen

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Peter C @RT59700763 Mar 16 Another typical horror movie with voices talking to the characters and manipulating them to do things; however, this movie does it in it's own way that has a surprise ending which we did not expect. It was an okay movie. See more Martin M @RT35904993 Feb 3 Tedious, cliched and unoriginal. See more kaushik k @KausH Dec 31 Just another horror movie were a couple renovates houses and can't move out of the house because they have no other option, I am sure there are a Dozen more movies with the same plot... See more Maira D @RT46459394 Jul 15 This movie gave me absolute chillsssss. I hated horror movies until I gave this one a try! This movie had the perfect characters, the perfect plot, and I couldn’t get myself to pause this, SERIOUSLY! This movie had one of THE BEST plot twist I’ve ever seen!!! Go watch this right now it’s the perfect movie night movie!!!!!!!!!🥤🍿 See more Gabriel S @Sanarel 03/20/2025 Director Ángel Gómez Hernández is a novelty in my roster, but we are talking about someone that has a solid portfolio of short films, so it seems. Don’t Listen is his debut feature film, winning him 2 awards: best first work and best makeup and hairstyles. Does the film hold up to these premises or is it just Movie Politics? Well, both. Don’t Listen, originally titled Voces, is a Spanish psychological horror and haunting horror film about a family, Daniel, Sara, and their son Eric, who moves to a new house and, behold, the house is haunted. Soon, Eric is the first one to notice voices whispering darkness. This film does not mess around. You start pretty much with no setup, but not in media res. You see, the story picks up some days after the family has moved to the haunted house and Eric is already listening to voices. The opening scene is a subtle but intense demonstration of the power the house has over anyone, and how high the stakes are. And when I say this film doesn’t mess around, I’m serious. The inciting incident will testify to this statement. Haunted-house features are old school, a formula that has been reused over and over again in Cinema and Fiction in general. This recurrence happens because the formula works, it is engaging and satisfying. Yes, there are some cliches like why would some powerful being keep haunting people instead of just killing them, you could argue out of hatred, but yeah, it is pretty silly, however, the genre is successful. Don’t Listen don’t really reinvent haunted houses, in fact, it is pretty generic in this regard; its strength lies in how serious the plot gets. Then there are some detractors: The subplot with Germán and his daughter Sofia lacks proper closure. Especially considering the credits scene, it feels like Voces sets up for more installments with these two characters, but it is unclear. The story holds up for the most part, above average, but a bit self-pretentious. The final revelation is disturbing and climatic enough, but a bit gotcha-driven, giving the impression we just missed an obvious plot point. And the climax challenge is kinda weak mainly because the overall goal is simplistic and the endurance to accomplish the goal is bogus. I’d rather Daniel, the protagonist, had to face the challenges. Overall, Voces is a refreshing take on haunted house horror, a serious film trying to deliver something shocking, but at the same time revealing, a redemption story. Recommendable if you like foreign, Latin horror. See more Ralph R @RT14837316 12/27/2024 Don't Listen (original title Voces) is a Spanish supernatural thriller that combines striking visuals with a gripping story. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández, the film excels in building tension and delivering an unsettling atmosphere. The cinematography is a standout, using distinct color palettes to heighten the emotional beats of the story. Red tones create unease, while cooler, muted colors amplify the sense of isolation. The performances are strong, adding depth to a story that, while simple, feels compact and engaging. While the film incorporates some familiar genre moments, it handles them with finesse, focusing more on suspense than cheap thrills. The climax is especially nerve-wracking, offering a satisfying and tense conclusion. There's also a subtle after-credit scene that adds an extra layer of intrigue. If you enjoy atmospheric horror with strong visuals and storytelling, Don't Listen is worth a watch. It's a chilling experience that lingers after the credits roll. See more Read all reviews

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