A psychology professor interested in paranormal phenomena decides to form a group of psychics for an expedition to a haunted house named Rose Red, built in the early 1900s, which after reaping numerous victims seems to have become a dead cell. Also in the group is Enny, a young girl who is autistic but has extremely powerful telekinetic powers. The lecturer is convinced that bringing Enny to that house can awaken Rose Red, thus being able to film and record a great number of phenomena. Upon entering that abode, however, the group will realize that the house has never slumbered....
A film based on Stephen King's famous novel, and exactly like IT, it had to be divided into two parts, given its total length of about 4 hours. Contrary to what the length might suggest, this film is not heavy at all but rather, intrigues to the point that the viewer is not aware of the time passing. It is a film in classic Stephen King style that does not focus so much on terror or plot twists, but is meant to instill a sense of anguish and disquiet. King is present in this film for a very brief cameo, bringing pizzas to the main characters. Rose Red is one of the most successful films based on his books. The actors fully empathize with the part, and the extravagances in the house are fascinating to say the least, such as the Hallway of Perspective or the Library of Mirrors. A film that entices by leaving a pleasant aura of mystery.
Review by Ikariaki
