went movie perhaps bit jaded hackandslash films rampant screen days boy surprised little treasure pleasantly paced somber dark atmosphere surprising yet limited amount blood actually shown good movies one leaves something imagination bill paxton superb job directing scenes shot inside car well done and watching anatomy scene episode end video tape good see subtle yet wonderful things noticed intentional oh looks good keep it type direction moody movie filled grimness still dark subject considerable portion filmed daylight even disturbing scenes acting exceptional okay ive always fan powers booth never goes top au contraire subdued works extremely well type film one area film lacks ending seems bit contrived still works simpler level without destroying mood message movie message something individual decides themself overall  scale movie scores  like southern gothic genre ie body heat midnight garden good evil  dont