Stoker is less a horror/suspense story and more a coming of age tale. An awkward young girl, aided by a seducing devil figure, embraces her nature. This somewhat cliché story still had the makings of an original film. Alas! This powerhouse of actors is completely wasted on a rather weak script. Whatever tension exists within the film is purely contrived by Chan-wook’s frenetic camera who just won’t let well enough alone. His overdone direction desperately scrounges for atmosphere (even when there is none) in every frame. The film is beautiful to look at and it’s interesting enough to retain interest for a bit. But by the time the end credits roll, I found myself shrugging my shoulders in indifference. 2/5
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