Leofwine_draca IN THE HOUSE OF FLIES is a neat title for an otherwise uninteresting micro-budget Canadian thriller that forgets to be thrilling. The problems with this film are manifest from the outset, as it features two of the most disinteresting characters I can remember seeing in a movie, big or small budget. They're a boring couple who get trapped in a basement and the viewer follows their story from there.This is a slow, slow, slow film with very little in the way of incident or suspense. The main characters sit around and never try to escape. Instead they simply get dirtier and dirtier and more and more aggressive and tired. There's endless time-wasting here and no story of note, leaving the whole experience an awful bore.

chrisskupic If you're going into this movie blind don't expect much. The two main characters are not believable at all. The male boyfriend character over acts everything to the point that it's completely annoying. The female character seems so bland it's almost like she's bored. Not a single trace of chemistry between the two. They must have went to the Aniken Skywalker school of acting. The whole movie is just terrible. Probably could have been better if they had chosen actual actors to play the parts and not just use friends because it's cheaper that way. I also don't buy how they make the two main actors look like they have been locked away from the sun for years when it has only been one day. Obviously no one thought this movie through before they filmed it or they were making it up as they went along. The music is bad and the cinematography is unimaginative. Just don't waste your time.

ASouthernHorrorFan The story is a strong, well thought out situation that builds on a steady, tense chain of events framed by a claustrophobic, and hopeless setting. The acting is pretty tight, with most of the film's thrills coming from the situational reaction of the captive couple at the mercy of an unknown psychopath. The concept is pretty customary in modern horror with characters forced to play out the twisted games of a nightmarish persona. The overall effect of the drama, meant to cause chills and tension becomes slightly tedious over the course of the film, but the cast manages to create an uncomfortable, emotional atmosphere which allowed me to build a connection, and feel invested. The special effects are subdued, limited practical effects that offer a mix of gore, and grit. The majority of "In The House Of Flies" effectiveness as a horror film comes from the cramped setting, creepy props, insects, and macabre atmosphere. These things are 90 percent of the films horror element, sometimes giving us chilly realness, other times remaining inert properties. The sound effects do offer up an extra dose of despair, which helps to create that suspenseful unease effect. I had no real complaints on that aspect of this film. Overall "In The House Of Flies" fails to really be horrific, often the film becomes a bit boring. The slow pace, mild nature did little to thrill me. The drama, writing, and effects were pretty stellar for an indie micro-budget film like this. Carrer's shows real talent with "In The House Of Flies" but the lack of action, and real energy keeps the film from really excelling considering the concept. The ending is a bit underwhelming, considering the cool vibe created by the opening scenes. It would have been nice if Carrer would have finished with that level of energy considering how sedate the majority of the film tends to be.

themoviemancometh After reading a review from the Hollywood Reporter, I decided to give this film a shot and I am glad I did. The film about two lovers who are kidnapped is a tight knit psychological thriller that delves into the emotional depths of a relationship in a dire situation. The film is slow in places and once in a while becomes so claustrophobic that you start to get uncomfortable with it. With that being said the film delivers when you do not think it will and for that reason it is highly recommended. The good definitely outweighs bad and any true horror fan will dig the fact it isn't a slasher with ridiculous violence.