I am not a person who watches horror films very often. I do this deliberately because I think that if I watch it too often, it will become a habit and I will not be affected by the films I watch. In horror films, it is not necessary to be scared, it is enough to have a few scenes that surprise and terrify you and progress in harmony with the story.
The 2020 Australian film Relic was an interesting production that brought together a mother, daughter and granddaughter. The plot was quite simple, an old woman living in an old house is tried to be cared for by her daughter and granddaughter. But the house contains some mysteries and is not a simple house as it is seen from the outside.
The story turns into a strange and gripping adventure as unknown things begin to emerge beyond the known. When the unknown things remain a mystery until the last moment of the film, the attraction of watching the film increases.
The film, which revolves around a simple and boring subject in the beginning, manages to increase the excitement like a racehorse on the last straight and maintain it until the last moment. The word "horror" means "darkness" to me because in my childhood I was most afraid of the darkness. Since I shared my room with my older brother, there was not much trouble at night, but whenever my brother stayed at the house of relatives or friends, I managed to make every shadow that crept in through the window look like something and frighten myself.
The meaning of fear for some is height, for others it is fear of what someone else might do. For some it is the loss of freedom. Bringing 3 generations together and spending almost the entire film with these 3 people, the film focuses on fear as a race rather than a genre. You don't fully understand this until the last scene when the three people go to bed. The last scene at the last moment takes the film to another dimension.
I think the film in the genre of mystery, suspense and horror is highly watchable, but as I said at the beginning, it may not appeal to those who watch horror films very often. My favourite part was the break in the last scene. It hints at a sequel and adds a new dimension to the events.
If we take out the last scene I mentioned, one of the issues that is covered and that pushes us to think during the viewing is our responsibility towards our parents who take care of us and raise us. Although the thesis that first you take care of your child and then your child takes care of you does not always work correctly, it emerges as a good idea in terms of emphasising what should be.
There are also scenes that make us feel the meaning of gathering 3-4 generations of a family together and warm, sincere conversations. The film has a lot of thought-provoking and tidal features, but as I will always say, the last scene makes you forget them all.
The absurd idea of someone you don't know at all emerging out of someone you know closely and know everything about was very successful in turning the film on its head. You remember once again that things are not what they seem in reality. The film, which has a total of 84 minutes, accelerates the fluency with the curiosity it arouses after a certain point and melts the time more quickly.
I liked the acting of Robyn Nevin as Edna, the most senior member of the house. Bella Heathcote as her grandson Sam successfully presented a curious young man and was successful in showing what curiosity can lead to. The image of 3 generations in the last bed scene was, in my opinion, the most mysterious moment and cipher of the film.
Interesting perspective on horror films and the Australian film "Relic." It's understandable why you choose not to watch horror films frequently to preserve the impact of the scares. "Relic" seems to have captivated you with its simple yet gripping plot and the exploration of fear as a race rather than a genre. The last scene and its potential for a sequel added a new dimension to the story. The film's portrayal of the responsibility we have towards our parents and the complexities of family relationships also caught your attention. Overall, it seems like "Relic" left a lasting impression on you.
Yes, I think it's a good movie, I quite liked it. If you have a chance to watch it, I wish you a good time. Thank you very much.