But if you’re brave enough, you’re in for something very very interesting. Hell, most people won’t even get started. Most people won’t make it to the end of the film. It never feels sensationalized or exploitive. And that’s because nothing ever feels out of context in the film. Is Spasojevic being a bit too over-zealous here? Is he biting off more than he can chew? The answer is no. The driving power here is simply extraordinary and the film is a fantastic technical achievement.Īs the film pushes to its conclusion, it descends into a personal hell so agonizing, so unspeakable and so unimaginable that as we watch the events unfolding on screen, glued to our seats, we wonder if what we’re seeing is even necessary and furthermore, how anyone even thought of these things. Combine that with the perfect pacing, haunting music and sound design, gorgeous cinematography and brilliant performances from Todorovic and Trifunovic and you have a very involving movie. We’re not just a witness to these events, we feel like we’re directly involved. We feel the shock and horror at the same moment as him. We find out things at the same time Milos does. The audience and Milos move at the same pace. It has a much more serious tone, which is why it’s also more effective.ĭirector Srdjan Spasojevic also does something else that works quite well. A Serbian Film is probably darker than the aforementioned titles but not nearly as exploitive. Cannibal Holocaust, Salo, Martyrs, I Spit On Your Grave etc. I’ve seen all the supposed ‘disturbing films’ out there. There are a couple things here that you wouldn’t want to watch again and more than a few scenes really push the limits (sometimes limits I never knew existed) but it’s not something that’s going to haunt you for days to come or make you feel physically ill. And while it’s not as bad as people are claiming, it’s definitely unsettling. It’s hard to say that the film was enjoyable because the subject matter is quite demented but it is certainly well made.Īs mentioned before, the film is becoming notorious for its subject matter. There are genuine moments of shock and it’s utterly gripping at times. It’s aberrant and twisted but something about the film is so effective. The pacing is near perfect and haunting effects keep you glued to the screen. Consistently haunting and very bleak, the film establishes a strong, moody atmosphere where you’re constantly on edge. It is here that the film sets its ominous and dark tone. As the film starts to shoot, Milos realizes that he’s gotten involved in something very dark and dangerous, something far more terrifying than anyone could hope to be involved in. All Milos knows is that he’ll be starring in a film of some kind for Vukmir. A man named Vukmir ( Sergej Trifunovic) is at the head of the job but he won’t tell Milos exactly what it involves. He wants the best for his family and when a mysterious job offer comes along, that promises more money than he could ever dream of, he takes it.
Since retiring he has settled down with his wife and son but he seems to be struggling to make ends meet.
He’s a legend in the business and is known all over the country. Milos ( Srdjan Todorovic) is an aging porn star.
A Serbian Film is one of the most effective horror films that we’ve seen in a long time. It will undoubtedly scare off and send many into outrage, but don’t believe everything you hear. But now it’s coming to North America and it’s time to see if this part of the world is ready for it. The film has been making the rounds at some festivals over the past year or so and it’s already opened in a few markets around the world. But if you’re thick skinned, you may want to give this one a try. It is no doubt a rough ride as director Srdjan Spasojevic doesn’t just cross lines, he creates new lines, limits that you never imagined, things you never thought would be committed to celluloid. In fact, it’s actually a well made film that isn’t afraid to go to some dark places. Sure it’s violent, disturbing, brutal and definitely not for the little ones but it won’t kill you. And to be perfectly honest, it’s not as bad as people have been making it out to be. Well, I’m happy to say that I took the risk and gave the film a watch. Perhaps the strongest warning I heard was that the film would ‘rape my soul’. They asked me if I was sure I wanted to watch it, because once I did, there was no going back. I was warned by a few people before watching it. They’re saying that it’s the most brutal, violent and disturbing film ever made.
People are calling it one of those films that after watching, you wish you can un-watch. A Serbian Film is one of those movies that is gaining buzz because of the subject material.
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