Arts

Film: Gothika

From the very beginning - the black-and-white Colombia Pictures logo - you know Gothika is going to be a dark film. It leans away from the thriller genre, playing more to horror cliché.

Dark blues and greys? ... Check.
Failing electricity? ... Check.
Driving rain and closed roads? ... Check.
Paranoia and fear? ... Check.

If only they'd gone for the cut phone lines I think they'd have got a full house.

So not really my cup of tea, but I imagine a good night out for those who want this stuff.