It appears that many modern directors, particularly those in the mainstream space, are struggling to capture the true essence of 'horror'. The neat art of terrifying people seems to be fading away as movies become less and less frightening.
Take "Night Swim" as an example. It has an intriguing concept, solid technical aspects as well as an able ensemble, yet it fails to leave a lasting impact. This can be attributed solely to the amateurish direction, which completely missed the mark on how to approach the core idea and leave the audience gasping for breath in fear.
What's even more surprising is that James Wan, a prominent figure in the horror community, is one of the producers, along with Jason Blum, another well-known name among the fans.
Take "Night Swim" as an example. It has an intriguing concept, solid technical aspects as well as an able ensemble, yet it fails to leave a lasting impact. This can be attributed solely to the amateurish direction, which completely missed the mark on how to approach the core idea and leave the audience gasping for breath in fear.
What's even more surprising is that James Wan, a prominent figure in the horror community, is one of the producers, along with Jason Blum, another well-known name among the fans.