linda This is actually a predictable movie, but the ending is not like what i expected to be. I think it was good, but it can be better?The story kinda reminds me of The Resident (2011), with almost all the same story, except the ending that is very different. The story about the pervert guy who owns or guards an apartment, and he abuses the priviledge of the possession of the keys. The difference is that The Resident has a secret passage to go to the all rooms, to sneak and to enter the room secretly. While here, since he is not the owner of the building and merely the concierge, so he uses the usual way to get in: the front door. Kinda stupid, because he is easily busted, and he is, by the next door girl of the guest. But yes, that is where the thrilling lies. We're gonna hate the pervert guy, but we don't want him to be caught. Kinda irony. I give the score 7/10 because the acting is very good, eventhough i don't like the story. But the movie is worth watching.

CinemaClown A sick, twisted & nightmarish psychological horror pierced with undercurrents of black comedy, Sleep Tight (also known as Mientras duermes) is a brutal, intense & nail-biting example of its genre that's absolutely merciless with its content and only gets more unnerving as plot progresses.The story of Sleep Tight follows an apartment caretaker who deals with his own miserable existence by making others feel the same. His latest target is a cheerful resident whom he finds difficult to agitate when compared to others, which in turn compels him to go to extreme lengths to break her down mentally.Directed by Jaume Balaguero (best known for REC), the premise is simple & set up real quick and once the audience is let in on the events at play here, it becomes an utterly discomforting ride. Balaguero ratchet things up in a very methodical fashion, escalating the tension gradually to a point where it's almost tangible.The script doesn't delve deep into the character's psyche or background but that's not much of an issue, for its close proximity to real-life scenario is sufficient to keep the viewers invested in the story. The horror elements are effectively utilised while their visceral quality results in some truly nerve-wracking moments.A sense of uneasiness pervades the frames from start to finish and every little twist only amplifies its unsettling aura. Camerawork is excellent throughout, employing clever angles to deliver maximum impact. Its 102 minutes runtime is expertly paced & finely edited. And its brooding score & first-rate sound keep things on the edge at all times.Despite the lack of character depth, the actors play their part rather well and deliver compelling performances. Luis Tosar plays the concierge who takes great pleasure in torturing others and his quiet rendition & calm demeanour only contributes to the spiteful persona he brings to life. Marta Etura is no slouch in the role of the cheery resident and chips in with a strong act.On an overall scale, Sleep Tight is harrowing, unsparing & capable of unleashing worse nightmares than most horror flicks of today, all because of how messed up yet plausible its premise actually is. An emotionally devastating & soul-shattering ride that benefits greatly from Balaguero's sharp direction & Tosar's deranged act, Sleep Tight is an extremely underrated chiller that's worthy of a broader audience. Highly recommended.

thesar-2 And the Lifetime Achievement of the Most Creepiest Stalker Award goes to…It's so odd ever siding with a monster, but we occasionally do it, anyways. Who couldn't like Hannibal Lecter? Charming, smart, interested in…you. One of the craftiest ways of showing humanity to a savage is showing their normal, personal life with interactions, pleasantries and reasons behind their mask.Sleep Tight does it beautifully here. One moment you're seeing a friendly albeit depressed to the brink of suicide individual and the next, well, you won't believe your eyes on what this man does. Pure evil. Disgustingly horrific stuff. And, then, back to being the meek apartment concierge that's kinda likable, despite his Mr. Hyde.Said concierge, César, is madly obsessed (to put it lightly) with one of the tenants, "Miss Clara," who could also double as "Mrs. Rogers." Oh, sorry, old reference. She's so happy and positive, she's the anti-César. Night after night, César makes sure their relationship is closer than most people ever experience…yet, all the while, this is unbeknownst to Clara.This is a horror movie with a small amount of blood. Well, I bet someone in this movie might disagree, but my point is: the lack of gore here is replaced by unthinkable and revolting actions. Wonderfully acted all-around, increased suspense to the end and scary for how this couldn't just happen in real life, it may just be true… somewhere. I've seen creepy-stalker films before, but I haven't seen anything like this. So, live in an apartment building with a concierge? Sleep tight…***Final thoughts: Suicide is never the answer, but damn, was it hard not to root for this man to fulfill his desire.

cjs6547 There is no gratification for the viewer of this movie, no reward for sitting through 90 minutes of Caesar's bullshit. At least Clara had no consciousness of these moments, we had to live through awkward closeups of his ugly mug in the dark, his gross showering, and his being a black hole for the happiness of those around him.It is absolutely horrid that the only depth given to the character of Caesar is that he was an 'unhappy' man, whose perversion seems to be to see those around him unhappy. More often than unhappy though, he comes off as angry. Hateful. Cowardly. I am appalled that the filmmakers would only associate 'unhappy' with him, when there are a bunch of fitting negative words more appropriate. Calling Caesar a man who is unhappy and who can't find motivation to start his day is like saying he is a man who likes to take regular showers. Completely irrelevant. Being unhappy has nothing to do with wanting to cause pain.That being said, I started gawking when I realized that the ending was fast approaching and there was no retribution for Caesar in sight. What started off as a dark, serious movie ended on a note that cast doubt on whether it was taking itself seriously anymore. IT was one of those endings you expect from a cheesy gangster flick. Nobody anywhere at this point could be feeling any sympathy for Caesar so why did they frustratingly give him MORE pleasure? He was not an unhappy person, Miss Veronica was an unhappy person. He was just another one of the many bugs he set loose and should have met a metaphorically accurate demise.