About The Visit (HBO)

Produced by M. Night Shyamalan, "The Visit (2015)" is a riveting thriller that chronicles the eerie experiences of two siblings who pay their grandparents a visit. As the seemingly pleasant trip takes a frightening turn, the viewers are taken for a thrilling ride along with the young protagonists. Olivia DeJonge and Ed Oxenbould bring the characters to life, with Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, and Kathryn Hahn contributing powerfully to the disturbing narrative.

Plot Summary

Two siblings - Rebecca (Olivia DeJonge) and Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) - decide to pay their grandparents a visit in order to spend some quality time with them and to make a documentary about their lives. However, as soon as the nightfall hits, they observe abnormal and frightening behavior from their grandparents. The rest of the movie masterfully unfolds the disturbing truth leading to a chilling climax.

Making / Production

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, known for his knack for psychological thrillers, "The Visit" gives the usual horror narrative a refreshing turn with its found-footage style. The film is produced by Blumhouse Productions and Shyamalan's own production company, Blinding Edge Pictures. The film perfectly balances elements of mystery, suspense, and horror, keeping the audience on their toes throughout.

Actors

• Olivia DeJonge (Rebecca Jamison) - Portrays the role of the teenage filmmaker exploring her grandparent's strange behavior. Her performance successfully communicates the mixture of excitement, curiosity, and eventual fear.
• Ed Oxenbould (Tyler Jamison) - Brings a bout of comic relief amidst the tense atmosphere. His terrified portrayal during the climax is commendable.
• Deanna Dunagan (Nana) - Successfully scares with her monstrous transformation, achieving a balance between the friendly grandmother in the day and the terrifying entity at night.
• Peter McRobbie (Pop Pop) - McRobbie aptly portrays the forgetful Pop Pop with secrets, keeping the audience guessing.
• Kathryn Hahn (Mom) - Although limited, her screen presence as the concerned mother trying to rebuild her relationship with her parents is well-executed.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is shot in a mockumentary/found footage style.
• Director, M. Night Shyamalan, funded the film by mortgaging his own house.
• The film was a commercial success, earning more than $100 million on a $5 million budget.

Quotes

• "Would you mind getting into the oven to clean it?" - Nana
• "I'm sad it's all over." - Rebecca

Music, Soundtrack

The unsettling musical score and soundtrack of "The Visit" is provided by Paul Cantelon. His composition greatly adds to the eerie atmosphere of the film, heightening the elements of mystery and suspense.