Some films are masterpieces in their genre, leaving other productions light years behind. Some are there just so you can say “wow, that really sucks”. Triangle is neither of those. It tries to be the old-fashioned horror in a classic cliché sauce. The same ideas: murderer, victims and a paranormal haunted house. Well the spice in this soup is the fact that the haunted house is actually a haunted ship. This idea is not a new one, as 7 years earlier in 2002 at least one Ghost Ship I know about was already sailing the horror sea.
The setting is an essential difference distinguishes Triangle from its older and more known horror cousins. Personally I felt like the ship could as well be heading to Silent Hill. There was something about those rooms and the mirrors. Also, the sensation of being trapped in some sort of evil dimension. You can feel it through the skin. While watching you will for sure get the “don’t go there!” and “behind you!” sensation. After a while comes the “hey, didn’t I see that already somewhere?” feeling.
To close up the fancy introductions Triangle is a 2009 psychological horror film directed by Christopher Smith, and starring Melissa George, Rachael Carpani and Liam Hemsworth. To be honest it definitely is NOT a super production. It will not blow your mind as the director intended. You will either go into the magical world of memories, or simply get annoyed.
This is mainly because of the last puzzle in this jigsaw, which is messing with the time continuum. If you saw Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, you know what I’m talking about. Not to spoil the surprise for all those that have no idea what is heading their way, go and check it out. It will not leave you speechless, unless you are one of those people that never made a remark while watching a film. The only risk you are taking is allowing yourself to go through a vicious circle of “hey, we are almost done here, so before the lights are back on…” and “nooooooo, you gotta be kidding… wtf?…”. All I can say now is ahoy! Is there anybody there? Can you hear me? Hellooooo…
