Wednesday, June 8, 2016

We Are Stil Here (2015)





Hardest thing that can happen to a parent is losing their child.  As the old saying goes, "a child should never go before their parents".  Probably one of the toughest thing someone can overcome.  I always hear about how it leaves a void when someone's child dies.  And it's really heartbreaking to hear.  In Ted Geoghegan's We Are Still Here, our two main characters go through that struggle.  And also have to deal with something just as worse.
The movie begins with Paul and Anne Sacchetti moving in to their new home, hoping to start a new life after the death of their son, Bobby.  Once they settle in, you knew something wasn't right with the Sacchetti's new home.  We then meet Dave and Cat McCabe, who welcome the Sacchettis to the neighborhood.  The Sacchettis invite them inside for a drink and get to know each other.  Dave tells Paul and Anne about the family who use to live there, and the tragedy that happened.  As it turns out, every 30 years, the house needs a family to feed upon.  If not, the house will swallow the whole town.  The house is also haunted by the ghost of the family who use to live there.  This gave Anne the impression that her lost son's spirit, followed them to the new home.  So she invites her friend May and Jacob, along with their son and his girlfriend Harry (who was a long time friend of Bobby).  While spending the night, May had a nightmare which involved the house and it's dark history.  This concerned her husband, Jacob, so the next day, Jacob decides to have a seance with Paul.  They make contact with the spirits living in the house, and then things get crazy.  The ending should satisfy some horror fans who want blood.  Definitely some crazy kills.
One of the things I loved about We Are Still Here, is the atmosphere.  Especially that basement.  When they talk about how "hot" it is, I can just feel it a bit.  The story is well done.  Two couples lose their son, then move into a house that's haunted.  You can only guess that this flick is gonna be one hell of a ride.  And then of course you got Larry Fessenden, who is always fun to watch  Seeing him play Jacob, you just can't help but love the guy.  I do have to say that the beginning is a bit slow, but the movie does pick up very well.  So if you're seeking a haunted house/supernatural flick, totally check out We Are Still Here.  You'll get a kick out of the final scene.



             

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