1922

A horror mixed with a thriller, featuring a significant amount of grotesque, bloody scenes (and not just that—those rat scenes might even make the toughest person feel a bit queasy, as they are simply disgusting). The oppressive soundtrack is filled with dense tones that seem to fall on you from all sides, making it feel like someone has thrown a heavy blanket on you as a substantial burden. Additionally, I have to admit that Thomas Jane's performance was simply astounding and captivating (perhaps 90% due to that excellent rough Southern accent). Otherwise, the film doesn’t offer anything particularly gripping. There’s almost too much suspense, but the actual plot seemed to miss the mark. Some moments tried to target the emotional aspect, but it didn’t always succeed (though the scene with the death of the son and his wife was pretty intense, and my emotions flared up there). By the end of the film, it started to drag; it was evident that the creators were stretching the film like a rubber band, but they were more or less running out of ideas. I’ve seen many worse films on similar themes, but I must admit there are also many better ones. If nothing else, watch 1922 for Jane’s performance. He won’t leave you indifferent. I give it 64%. (07/21/2018)

It’s fascinating how well Thomas Jane rehearsed his role of a total American redneck, including the melodious but barely comprehensible dialect. Really fascinating. Unfortunately, even though it’s based on a short story by Stephen King, which guarantees the quality of the topic, its execution was too gloomy and horribly slow. Given that the film lasts 101 minutes, nothing much happens in it, apart from one explicit scene. Everything else rises and falls with the atmosphere of 1922, and I must admit that’s very authentic. Undoubtedly an interesting piece, which has its pros and cons but is definitely worth watching. Moreover, you can’t miss several references to the legendary The Shining. For Stephen King’s fans, this film is definitely a must-see. (04/16/2020)

Stephen King's adaptations have been on fire this year, and today we have another of his short stories, which didn't knock me on my ass, but is definitely more interesting than the recent and boring Gerald's Game. My favorite Thomas Jane is in the lead role, and for the first time in a while he has a role tailor-made for him, and without him the film would definitely lose its charm. The film is set in the 1920s on a farm somewhere in the middle of nowhere, which makes for an interesting atmosphere, but there were quite a few horror elements for my taste. The intense conspiracy murder in a bed and a couple of scenes with rats definitely stand out, I was expecting a lot more of these but unfortunately they were skimped on, which is a shame because a good horror film with rats would be more memorable. As a horror film it doesn't shine too much, but it does as a mystery drama with solid performances and decent cinematography. The slower pace may be a detriment for some, but I surprisingly wasn't bored. 65% (10/20/2017)

I have to admit the film was a huge disappointment. The beginning was great, Thomas Jane sounded like he was born wearing overalls on a farm somewhere in the middle of nowhere, the 1920s atmosphere was great, and I was enjoying it. But after a while, the creators seemed to have run out of material and they didn’t figure out a way to save the situation. They let the main character be literally gnawed by remorse, but the last third of the film was incredibly boring, and, after a very good start, it took a massive downturn. 3*- (08/11/2020)

1922 is actually a simple story about how a farmer wanted to get rid of his wife, but it all went horribly wrong because she was still capable of causing evil even after death. However, 1922 is not so much based on King's novel, but rather on the performance of Thomas Jane, who shows that he should definitely not be underestimated. (01/27/2018)