A CLASSIC HORROR STORY

5 strangers ubering together in a van in southern Italy are suddenly stranded in the woods in front of a mysterious house after one of the drivers swerved to avoid an animal in the street, causing their van to crash. Upon entering the house, they learn of an ancient Italian ghost story that appears to have actually come to life. With a title like A CLASSIC HORROR STORY, the viewer is aware this will be a film that will recycle typical horror tropes. And while that is indeed the case, this still manages to make them fresh and modern. Borrowing and/or paying homage to classics as well as more contemporary films within the genre, this is a roller coaster of a ride that wowed me! A story that continued to impress and build upon itself the whole way through and left me wanting more, even with a tight story as any more could have made the film drag or overdrawn. A second viewing is eagerly anticipated sooner rather than later. Do not sleep on this film as this is one of the best Italian horror films to be released in recent memory! 8/10