Voces

On the one hand, it’s quite weak when it comes to fear, Hernández didn’t take me out of my comfort zone even once. On the other hand, I appreciate that, unlike some of the competition, where the creators almost refuse to let the ghosts give a nasty look at the protagonists, let alone harm them physically, Don’t Listen doesn’t fuck around with the characters. Otherwise, I was surprised by the final twist, I didn’t expect it, though looking back there are plenty of clues throughout the film, and quite obvious ones at that. So, the fourth star is for that, even though it felt like three when I was watching it. (29.11.2020)

The Voices excel mainly in the unpredictability of the plot, which is absolutely great when it comes to the horror genre. Spanish productions in this field sometimes make me hesitant, but Voices fortunately stand out. I avoided the trailer and so from the beginning, it's hard to guess what will happen. I was also very surprised by the fates of the characters here because they really go through a lot. This is also connected with probably the most prominent scene, which filled me with horror and shock after a long time. The scares here are very high-quality and unpleasant. Moreover, the plot takes on a completely new direction, for which there were no signs in the first half. Therefore, Voices excel in craftsmanship and Netflix has offered something unexpected and high-quality once again. For me, an excellent matter that slowly aspires to a five-star rating. Definitely a contender for the top horror of 2020. (07.02.2021)

The Spanish movie Don't Listen occasionally lifts a little too much from American movies of a similar ilk, perhaps because it was trying too hard to be an American-like horror movie. However, it does not matter that much because it has a strong narrative that does not rely on simply scaring the viewer but also attempts to move them emotionally. I thought the mix works quite well in this Spanish movie. However, do not worry, it will still terrify you. (29.01.2021)

A perfect heart attack-inducing ride from Spain! This is high-quality that I will remember with honor. The film is based on a quite interesting story, which becomes increasingly interesting and, above all, sinister towards the characters. We haven’t had a horror film that is so uncompromising with the main characters for a long time. The twist in about a quarter of the film is absolutely unexpected and, above all, very welcome. I liked the cinematography, the visuals are at a very high level, the performances are solid, the music is literally fantastic, and the final reckoning is also great, which again brings a nice twist. And as for scaring, I have no objections here. There are a lot of scares, I haven't experienced such a barrage of jump-scares since 2008 with Drag Me to Hell. They are effective, deceitful, unpleasant, heart attack-inducing, and above all, imaginative and sometimes downright unexpected. I also liked the car accident, which brought back memories of the death scenes in Final Destination 2. After it ended, I was sweaty as if I had just finished an hour of physical education, and ready for a shower, although I'm not sure if I'll make it there. The horror genre is not dying, only the fans are dying. As for ghost stories, a new genre gem!! Story****, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence***, Entertainment****, Music***, Visual****, Atmosphere****, Tension***. 8.5/10. (27.11.2020)

Don’t Listen is a pretty decent horror B-movie and the Spaniards make a dent in the horror genre in addition to their typical mindfuck stuff. The premise is nothing original, just a classic haunted house theme, but the film has something going for it. It doesn't mess around with an introduction and immediately gives a clue what it's actually going to be about, it has a decent body count and more jump-scares than all the 2020 horror films combined, so no complaints there. The cinematography and actors are fine, the production is quite well handed, and the music and sound design adds to the intensity. Reviews are divided into two camps, but I lean more towards the "good" opinion, because if you put on headphones, darkness all around and the volume at full blast, you will be atmospherically quite pleased. The final three minutes literally blew me away after the previous "only" average twenty minutes in the basement, and I'm rather pleased with the result. Although it doesn't stand out in any significant way, horror films are few and far between and I have absolutely no complaints, so good. (29.11.2020)