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Clemetine, a beautiful young teacher and her lover Lucas live an idyllic, isolated existence in a large house in the middle of rural paradise. But tonight, that paradise will be shattered beyond all comprehension because something is watching. Something is waiting. Something unknown, unhinged and unrelenting. They are all around, they are in the shadows, and they will stop at nothing to get inside the distraught couple's dark, cavernous home. As blind panic takes over, Clementine and Lucas must face a terrifying test of endurance to discover the true nature of the evil just outside their door - the true nature of "THEM".
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Clarke
Format:DVD
A Great little film which keeps the suspense up throughtout its brief running time and the end makes it all the more disturbing once you find out who ''them'' are and that its based on real events. Bear in mind, if you're after the usual Hollywood horror flick then you might be dissapointed. This film is ultra low-budget with only 2 main actors on screen for most of the time...and it has subtitles since it was made in Romania. However, the suspense is excellent and you cant help but feel sorry for the couple who get terrorised by ''them''. The only reason why i gave this only 3 stars is because it has virtually zero replay value. I cant really see this as entertainment and once you find out tho ''them'' are, it's unlikely you'll want to watch the film again. I advise to rent before you buy.
p.s. One or more reviews here contain major spoilers which really ruin the film for first time viewers.
p.s. One or more reviews here contain major spoilers which really ruin the film for first time viewers.
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Craig
Format:DVD
In an era where gore seems to be the dominant style of horror movies and suspense has been replaced by splatter(thank you Eli Roth) it is a relief to find a film that abandons total reliance on the special effects department and instead, very successfully, cranks up the tension to an unbearable degree. It is very rare to find modern French horror movies, notable exceptions being Haute Tension (Switchblade Romance) and Sheitan, however if this is the pedigree of terror films that our Gallic friends can produce then I for one would love to see more. The tension in this movie is similar to that of the aforementioned "Switchblade Romance" only without the dissapointing twist that ultimately lets the viewers off the hook. In fact the ending, especially the "what happened next" caption pre final credits, is so bleak as to destro your faith in human nature all together.
"Inspired by true events" the film tells of a french couple living in Romania who are terrorised in their home by unseen assailants. Very well shot, the tone of the film is set from the opening sequence where a mother and daughter, involved in a car crash, are the first victims of the mysterious "them", and the stunning set pieces, including a nerve shredding sequence in a plastic shrouded attic, are reminiscent of Carpenter, Bava and Argento at their best (indeed one shot is almost lifted wholesale from Argento's "Opera"). A must for all fans of terror movies, though the hard core gore hounds may want to look elsewhere.
"Inspired by true events" the film tells of a french couple living in Romania who are terrorised in their home by unseen assailants. Very well shot, the tone of the film is set from the opening sequence where a mother and daughter, involved in a car crash, are the first victims of the mysterious "them", and the stunning set pieces, including a nerve shredding sequence in a plastic shrouded attic, are reminiscent of Carpenter, Bava and Argento at their best (indeed one shot is almost lifted wholesale from Argento's "Opera"). A must for all fans of terror movies, though the hard core gore hounds may want to look elsewhere.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Steve G
Format:DVD
I was quite surprised to see the amount of reviews giving this one or two stars when I popped on here - until I spotted that half of them were people whining about their Blu-Ray copy being ropey or the framing being wrong or the fact that it's got subtitles. Imagine that, eh? Having to read and watch stuff at the same time.
In terms of the actual film, I think the greatest trick they have pulled off with Ils is that despite a very short running time it does not feel rushed and it does take its time in getting started and actually introducing us to the characters. It really is an extremely taut piece of filmmaking that does keep you guessing until what I found to be a pretty satisfying climax, although I would well understand some people being annoyed by it. It's a Marmite ending - like the one for The Mist which I know loads of people loved but I hated.
The two leads do their job well enough and Olivia Bonamy is certainly my latest French actress crush, right up their with Emmanuelle Beart and Ludivine Sagnier. I saw one reviewer complaining that her nipples distracted him too much from the plot. Completely understand his point of view, they are very distracting although I found them almost pleasant enough a distraction to give this the full 5 stars. They are that good. As is the film.
In terms of the actual film, I think the greatest trick they have pulled off with Ils is that despite a very short running time it does not feel rushed and it does take its time in getting started and actually introducing us to the characters. It really is an extremely taut piece of filmmaking that does keep you guessing until what I found to be a pretty satisfying climax, although I would well understand some people being annoyed by it. It's a Marmite ending - like the one for The Mist which I know loads of people loved but I hated.
The two leads do their job well enough and Olivia Bonamy is certainly my latest French actress crush, right up their with Emmanuelle Beart and Ludivine Sagnier. I saw one reviewer complaining that her nipples distracted him too much from the plot. Completely understand his point of view, they are very distracting although I found them almost pleasant enough a distraction to give this the full 5 stars. They are that good. As is the film.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Gaffer_75
Format:DVD
Firstly, please be warned that some well-meaning reviewers here have inadvertantly given away far too much of the plot! I would advise against reading them until you've seen the movie.
Secondly, how depressing to see people criticising the film for its use of subtitles! Er...it's not an English language film. Overseas countries make them too and for some reason make them in their own language - how very dare they. If you are wary of subtitled movies, do not allow this to put you off. There is very little dialogue overall and it really should not affect your enjoyment of this movie. It's also unfair for people to give this film one star due to the poor quality of the blu-ray transfer!
Anyway, all you need to know it that this is a cracking little French horror (little as it's only 74 minutes long) made on an absolute shoestring budget that relies not on gore and lazy schlock horror, but on good old-fashioned terror. It's a home invasion movie, made before "The Strangers" with Liv Tyler and is a far better exercise in building tension. Like The Strangers, it claims to be based on a true story...
The excellent intro scene really sets the tone - the director cranks up the tension with big, doom-laden pauses and an excellent score. The feeling of impending horror gets pretty unbearable and this is most definitely not a film to watch late at night if you're home alone.
However, I can't give it five stars due to the action that takes place away from the house. One silly decision after another from the protagonists left me feeling irritated. But it's a means to an end for the final denouement.
Overall, some fine performances, and some genuinely nerve-shredding moments. Enjoy!
WARNING - MINI-SPOILER...... Read more ›
Secondly, how depressing to see people criticising the film for its use of subtitles! Er...it's not an English language film. Overseas countries make them too and for some reason make them in their own language - how very dare they. If you are wary of subtitled movies, do not allow this to put you off. There is very little dialogue overall and it really should not affect your enjoyment of this movie. It's also unfair for people to give this film one star due to the poor quality of the blu-ray transfer!
Anyway, all you need to know it that this is a cracking little French horror (little as it's only 74 minutes long) made on an absolute shoestring budget that relies not on gore and lazy schlock horror, but on good old-fashioned terror. It's a home invasion movie, made before "The Strangers" with Liv Tyler and is a far better exercise in building tension. Like The Strangers, it claims to be based on a true story...
The excellent intro scene really sets the tone - the director cranks up the tension with big, doom-laden pauses and an excellent score. The feeling of impending horror gets pretty unbearable and this is most definitely not a film to watch late at night if you're home alone.
However, I can't give it five stars due to the action that takes place away from the house. One silly decision after another from the protagonists left me feeling irritated. But it's a means to an end for the final denouement.
Overall, some fine performances, and some genuinely nerve-shredding moments. Enjoy!
WARNING - MINI-SPOILER...... Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A consistent but ultimately empty horror film.
'Them', or 'Ils', a 2006 French horror film directed by David Moreau and Xavier Palud, has a fairly thin, uninteresting plot: a couple are attacked by four unknown children in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by BetterBelieveIBled
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing special
I would say this film is abit rubbish really, not as good as I expected, I think it's okay for a first watch but never would watch it again!
Published 4 months ago by Tanya
1.0 out of 5 stars
THEM (2006)
We bought the wrong film.
We thought it was the old 1950's film.
Dissapointed. We couldn't find the other film on your website.
We thought it was the old 1950's film.
Dissapointed. We couldn't find the other film on your website.
Published 5 months ago by Cynthia
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hoodie Terror Lacks Punch
THEM [aka ILS] concerns a young schoolteacher and her partner who, one night, are burgled, attacked and generally menaced by disasociated youths wearing hoodies, with little... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Quetzalcoatl78
3.0 out of 5 stars
50 / 50
When I bought this DVD I didn't realise It was In another language? This Is not noted anywhere?
There are English subtitles which are easy enough to follow for strong... Read more
There are English subtitles which are easy enough to follow for strong... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Charlotte Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply a masterpiece!
I do not like gore and slasher horrors as a rule, I find them genuinely too disturbing. I do like supernatural or monster horrors which I do not have to link with the real world... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Gaborak
3.0 out of 5 stars
WARNING to U.S. buyers
I have not seen this film, gave 3 stars to try not to affect the films rating.
While this disc is region free, the menu is very likely in PAL. Read more
While this disc is region free, the menu is very likely in PAL. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Josh
1.0 out of 5 stars
Them
Shocking service from Zoverstocks: sent me the wrong disc- completely unrelated to the film- and still haven't sent me a replacement. Not using them again.
Published 13 months ago by Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd
great french horror will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish great value for money
Published 13 months ago by irish2
3.0 out of 5 stars
bad hoodies again
aint god a good judge im 40 i put my hood up alot yet im decent dont take drugs nor break law. decent film
Published 15 months ago by tango
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