Session 9 (2001)

Session 9 (2001)

This week in class, our subject of discussion was genre. Now, everyone has a favorite genere, but when I found out that the horror genere was my professor's favorite, I almost cried. I LOVE HORROR. So I instantly knew that we would be watching a horror film in class. 

Session 9 (2001) is a film directed by Brad Anderson. This film is more of a psychological-horror film, than just labeled as horror. The story follows a group of guys who are apart freelance hazmat company. These group of guys get hired to work on removing asbestos at an old mental hospital. Scary right?.......

.......That would be an incorrect statement. At first I was really excited to see this film, but as the film began, my high expectations were soon crumpled upon. 5 minutes in, I was still curious. 30 minutes in, I believed it could still get better. 45 minutes in, I have never been so confused in my life. 

I know it was not just me, but other students as well, who were very confused by the story line of this film. But even with all this confusion, I still decided to stay and keep watching. In the end, I still was more confused than ever. I do not believe the characters were developed very well, especially the main character, Gordon. 

The setting, in a mental hospital, was definitely a great choice, and the dark, abandonment definitely set a great mood for this horror film. I was able to conclude that much. What I wasn't able to conclude was the theme. Because of the whole storyline and plot being twisted in my head, even if I did come up with a theme it could be terribly wrong and mislead other people. 

Now, i'm not saying that this film was horrible, it was just incredibly confusing. I do know though, that I WILL see this film again, because I believe it needs a second chance.