Some DIY Dental Work

Alright, Oldboy (2003) might not fit the horror bill to some people, but it's loaded with suspense and it's in the Asian Horror section on Amazon. That's good enough by my standards, especially when Oldboy is so awesome. The lead character, Dae-Su, is placed into captivity for fifteen years without any explanation. In his dingy room you truly believe he's suffering, away from any human contact. Again when he's released Dae-Su isn't told a thing. So he's out to find out who did this to him and more importantly why. Yeah it sounds like a revenge story, and it is, but where's the horror? Dae-Su is hellbent. It's unnerving to see his interrogation of one poor sap, probably the most popular scene in fact. It involves a dandy hammer and a fragile set of teeth. The movie doesn't pull any punches and shows Dae-Su using the wedge to pull some choppers out. But overall the film doesn't reach the mindless gore of a Saw flick. And best of all are the numerous, disturbing twists. I honestly can't say anything at all. Trust me, you don't want this movie ruined.

Check out Ebert's much better review (he liked it too).