A couple weeks ago, I was at Mandy's place for dinner and we saw a commercial for The Orphanage (El Orfanato), a Spanish horror film about, well, an orphanage. Mandy commented that she would love for me to see it because of the way I react to things, and my list of irrational fears such as libraries.

I decided that it would be a good movie to see with Brian, because I could cling to him in fear and not be embarrassed, and he doesn't scare easily and he might think it was interesting.

So we found an indie theater in New York and headed in on Sunday. I was nervous, but also interested - the thing about well-made horror movies and thrillers is that I'm fascinated by the stories they tell, but the scare factor often keeps me away.

Well. I would highly recommend the film to anyone, even those who get scared. (Just see it with someone strong and brave. Hehe) It is well-shot, the story is well-told, and the timing of suspenseful scenes is impeccable. My entire body was tense throughout most of the film, but at the end as everything was resolved I felt a strange sense of calm. I still get creeped out when I think about the jarring images (I try not to think about them too much... especially at night) but the story is just so beautiful that I want to reflect on it.

Maybe in a few weeks I'll be able to talk about it more. Anyone want to see it, and discuss?