I saw “Room For Rent” (2019) and I had no idea it was a horror movie. I don’t like gore, and I like a good story. I think its why I’ve stayed away from the genre. Although I don’t remember gore, I couldn’t stand “Rosemary’s Baby” despite being a fan of Cassavetes acting (and his directing). There wasn’t a lot of movement, the setting was in the house for the most part, but it didn’t remind me of all the horrors people around me would discuss.
I don’t like cliches, and would hope the acting was good.
Since you have seen Rosemary’s Baby, you shout try to see The Tenant, which presupposes you’ve seen the other film. It’s great psychological horror – generally realistic and with a great final scene.
What the hell was up with all those people across the way standing in the lighted windows? It’s never explained, and it gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about it.
We Need To Talk About Kevin is a pretty good example of this. Minimalist - simple set pieces, few camera cuts or weird angles, mostly shot during the day or in brightly lit interior areas. Realistic - no supernatural elements or superhuman monsters, just a woman (Tilda Swinton) trying to raise a really fucked up kid. It has some weak plot elements, but overall I thought it was pretty good.
