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This movie f'n rocked from beginning to end, NON-STOP! I can't say enough good things about it. Look around the net and you'll find some fantastic reviews. Definitely one of the best movies I've seen in a long time!
Good acting, good gore, good cast. This movie has everything going for it seemingly... except the annoying accent from the blonde girl. I'm not a huge fan of it... but that didn't affect my views on the movie at all, and I loved it!
This film is a very enjoyable comedy horror (in that order) reminiscent of Dog Soldiers without quite scaling the same heights.
The core acting quartet of Serkis,Ellison,O'Donnell and Shearsmith) provide strong performances with likeable characters who the audience finds themselves caring for, a novelty in recent times.
The comedy elements that run throughout the film are chuckle-worthy without unfortunately providing any real standout moments but are all perfectly timed so that there is no conflict with the horror that appears somewhat late in the day. Indeed it is managed somewhat better than the not dissimilar Severance although the horror when it comes is nowhere near so gruesome or extreme.
Paul Andrew Williams displays some very able direction with a well paced narrative and abstinence from the wooden jump-scares that have become the norm in the "glossy" studio US horrors of recent times.
The film runs to only 92 mins in length but this is perfect for the material involved. Although quite short it avoids the sense of "Is that it?" that lessened such recent releases such as Vacancy, and still manages to end on an unexpected and reasonably original note.
To sum up this short review The Cottage is a worthwhile light comedy horror which can be enjoyed more with multiple viewings. It is a film that can be shown to horror fans and non-fans alike and should get a positive feedback from both.
