![]() Horror doesn’t need a big budget to hit hard when the scares are cerebral and not gore-dependent. The Hicks family, whose previous films include Dead Air, was more effective because the twist is better thought out and the independent filmmaking more effective. Unfortunately, the same can not be said of The Forever Room that tries way too hard to shock us but instead leaves us ambivalent. So when the reveal comes at the end, it is a gut punch because it is both shocking and heartbreaking. Sure the protagonists were flawed, but they were sympathetic and likable. The entire cast is spectacular, in fact, with very clear good guys and bad guys. John Cusack’s Identity works because we grew to care about Cusack’s Ed. Otherwise, those movies feel manipulative at best and superficial at worst. If the pacing is meticulous, direction intentional, and acting amazing, plot holes and obvious tells are forgiven. There is a massive market for those movies if they are done well. Night Shyamalan a Hollywood golden boy even when those denouements don’t completely land. Like waking from a terrible nightmare that lingers, it can affect you long after the fear subsides. Intimate horror works because the story and the actors convey the same abject terror anyone would have in those circumstances. What is real and why is she being held are the biggest questions she needs answered before it is too late. As Claire tries to discover who she is and why she is there, she is haunted by ghosts who may be in her head. One woman claiming to be her mother(Vickie Hicks) promises she has kept her there to keep her safe. Instead, it is a rehashed bit of fluff with little beyond a few unnerving moments and a whole lot of needless confusion.Ĭlaire (Samantha Valletta) wakes up chained to her bed in a locked room and no memory of how she got there. But, unfortunately, the film doesn’t live up to the promise of the title. The title and core concept are intriguing. She is regarded as one of the world’s original supermodels, having been the face of brands like Chanel, Gucci, Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton since the 1990s.ĭiscover Saint Laurent’s Spring 2022 collection in the gallery.The Forever Room by writer Vickie Hicks and director Kevin Hicks has promise. Off-duty, Valletta can be seen in Nike and New Balance sneakers. She’s also known for sporting sharp pumps by Brian Atwood on the red carpet. One of the “Revenge” actress’ go-to pairs on and off the runway are strappy sandals, hailing from brands like Versace, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin and Michael Kors. When it comes to fashion, Valletta opts for sleek and elegant styles. In addition to Valletta, stars like Miley Cyrus, Hailey Bieber and Zendaya have also worn Gucci, Saint Laurent and Valentino slingbacks in recent weeks. Recent styles have also emerged from brands like Kate Spade New York, The Attico and Jennifer Chamandi. Slingback heels like Valletta’s are a current trend within the high heel renaissance, giving stiletto and block-heeled pumps a sleek edge with thin straps that cross above the heel. Amber Valletta attends the Saint Laurent Fall 2022 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week on March 1, 2022. ![]()
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