Overview"Simon Says" is a 2007 American horror movie directed and written by William Dear. The movie stars Crispin Glover in the lead role and is focused around a group of college students on a camping trip who fall prey to a crazed twin bros, Simon and Stanley, lovely represented by Glover. Although the movie deals with a traditional facility of a slasher-thriller, what makes it noteworthy is the gloomy setting and the outstanding representation of the psychopathic villain(s).
PlotThe plot begins with a group of college friends - Kate, Zack, Vicki, Riff, and Ashley - who choose to embark on a road trip to engage in a spirit-filled camping exploration. They halt at a little detour for some products where they first experience Simon and Stanley, the twins running the shop. The twins, identified by distinct characters and light and dark behaviors, intrigue the group - especially with Simon's habit of often flipping a coin to make decisions.
Regrettably, the stop shows to be deadly as the twins' sinister intentions slowly unfold. With some unusual happenings and terrible habits, the twins reveal themselves to have more than just social awkwardness - they are psychotic murderers. The innocent camping trip the college friends signed up for, becomes a horrible quest for survival.
PerformancesCrispin Glover really steals the show with dual functions as Simon and Stanley. His creepy tone and perfect timing in mapping both the disturbed and the disturbing characteristics make the audience wince with worry. His efficiency brilliantly incorporates the essence of a psycho-thriller.
Among the group of buddies, Margo Harshman stands apart with her role as Kate. She convincingly represents the transition from a bubbly college-goer to a frightened individual battling for her life. The remainder of the group, although eclipsed by the twins' dreadful acts, handles to pull off good performances.
Instructions and Cinematic Impact"Simon Says" follows the basic scary tropes and relies greatly on the capacity of its lead star. The director, William Dear, produces a number of suspenseful and grisly scenes that are enough to keep the audiences on edge throughout its period. While the movie's plot may appear typical for a thriller, Crispin Glover's incredible performance makes it beneficial.
ConclusionIn conclusion, "Simon Says" is a standard scary thriller with a storyline focusing on a college trip gone wrong. The genuine strength of the movie lies in the engaging performances, especially by Crispin Glover who makes us feel the dismal environment and the heaviness of the murders. For a low-budget slasher movie, it provides what it assures: a spine-chilling scary experience. While it might not delight in the honor of high-profile scary movies, for those who like the genre, it's a surprise gem that is worth watching over a weekend.
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