IRISH HORROR MOVIES ARE LIKE THAT WICKER MAN REMAKE!

Finally got round to watching the remake of The wicker man. Wasn't as awful as expected but did notice its similarities with most horror films made in this country. For instance the director hadn't worked in this genre before. There was too much emphasis on the scenery. Also, it was too script-based and concerned with telling the story. Just like in most Irish horror films. When the horror parts arrived they were given the same treatment as the quieter scenes. They were too brief because it was time to get back to the story. Compared with the original there was a lack of the 'lingering gaze' where the camera focused on the horror scenes longer than the other ones. There was no observant camerwork that might unsettle the viewer. It's the same with Irish horror films with their routine direction, obsession with technical ability, and emphasis on story telling rather than shocking the viewer.