Mas Negro Que La Noche [DVD + Digital]

One thing is for sure, Henry Bedwell definitely is a skilled filmmaker. Without a Hollywood budget, he puts together an atmospheric, classic haunted house tale with a good share of out-of-your-seat jumps. Reminiscent of the old Hammer productions from the 1960's, Bedwell understands that the shivers come not from the gore but from the anticipation and suspense. Well-filmed, well-edited, well directed, Bedwell can teach some of these slasher/torture porn producers and directors something about what makes a good horror film. All the staples are here, four beautiful, sexy women, a mysterious black cat, a creepy, old lady, a creaky, dusty mansion full of surprises and great soundtrack (Marilyn Manson is always a welcome addition to a horror film) a fun, entertaining ride with a sly sense of humor that doesn't cheapen the thrills. Hollywood, stop wasting your time with the same old hacks that regurgitate the same old, cheap tricks that audiences have grown weary of. Mas Negro Que La Noche showcases talents that you have yet to tap into.

A young woman named Greta inherits her aunt's mansion and naturally decides to move into it with her best gal pals from boarding school. From the get-go, the ladies find themselves exceptionally creeped out by the place. With all the dust, cobwebs, strange sounds, a maid who keeps popping up out of nowhere, and the sudden onset of ghostly visions, who can blame them. In return for giving her the mansion, the mansion comes with a creeper black cat. So apparently, Mas Negro Que La Noche is a remake of a 1970s Mexican horror classic. I have not seen the original, but thoroughly enjoyed this version of the movie. Acting was surprisingly good & I loved the spooky atmosphere. As for the storyline, I thought it was well played out for the most part. There were a couple of unanswered mysteries, but it's all good.

How do you update a classic Mexican horror movie from the 70s? Remake it with added sex, gore, drugs and lesbian overtones! Surprisingly watchable, Mas Negro Que La Noche gives us the prerequisite bitchy millennials who love to party and do bad things. Unfortunately for them, this includes killing the black cat who watches over the spooky, haunted mansion they've been invited to stay in. Murder and mayhem ensue, naturally.Fun, disposable, and well-acted; this one is worth a watch if you like recent gothic horror or are a fan of the original.

Slow moving and thrill-less, "Mas Negro" is a dull horror flick that beats along very slowly only to conclude with payoff that's highly unsatisfying. Greta has inherited her aunt's home and her wealth, with one small caveat - she has to take care of the cat Becker. She and her three friends accept the challenge. But not only do they not take care of the cat (slight spoiler alert), they kill it. Evangeline (the put-upon housekeeper) warns, 'You have no idea what you've done.' And in most movies, that line would cue the horror. Not in "Mas Negro." Instead we get stilted jumps, overwrought emotion, and a handful of expected screams - but nothing close to scary or thrilling. The ending could've saved the movie. I would've forgiven it's plodding pace had the movie had a dynamic ending. Instead, it serves us five minutes of frantic activity (to make up for the 90 minutes that lacked it, I guess) and a conclusion that leaves more questions than answer. "Mas Negro" isn't blacker than the night. It's just dreary and dull.

I like the movie

Stylish foreign scary tale that rises above cheap gore.

It's ok, it's very predictable!

4 star from me it is good enough to watch the women are good.