34 Years Later, This Must-Watch War Horror Still Robs Redditors of Sleep
This gem offers quite a nerve-shattering cinematic experience!
Summary:
- Back in 1990, the world saw a masterpiece, combining the elements of horror, drama, thriller and war movies.
- It follows a man who returns home after the Vietnam War and delves into the madness of hallucinatory visions and flashbacks.
- It’s a must-watch for the fans of Silent Hill.
Sometimes it’s tough to classify a movie in terms of the genres, as it may blend a number of various elements and stylistics. The 90s obscure movie that has recently been recalled by Redditors is a perfect example of a multi-genre gem.
Even though this film is attributed to the genre of horrors, it’s also much of a mystery thriller and, what’s most interesting, of a war drama about post-traumatic stress disorder. It’ll be of great interest for the most curious cinephiles and horror lovers.
Its plot revolves around Jacob Singer, a Vietnam veteran, who returns home and tries to continue his usual life, as if the war has never happened. However, he gets plagued by terrifying hallucinations, fragmentary visions and flashbacks from Vietnam.
Jacob’s world starts to gradually fall apart, with people and objects of the real world around him morphing with hallucinatory glimpses and disturbing images that nobody else can see. Even the efforts of his girlfriend, ex-wife and chiropractor friend are not enough to pull Jacob out of the madness he descends more and more.
The shocking pictures of the protagonist’s visions demonstrated in the movie can be considered over the top by today’s cinema standards. Nevertheless, they create the very depth of this horror. It appears to be not a mediocre jumpscare film to frighten you at night, but a wholesome emotional roller coaster with drama and thriller elements.
The amount of hidden meanings here can amaze every viewer, as we don’t commonly see such a number of layers in modern titles. Besides, it prepares a shocking final twist you wouldn’t expect at all, so be sure your jaw will drop on the floor while watching it.
We’re talking about Tim Robbins-starring Jacob's Ladder, the movie that has earned a cult following over the course of these years, even though it wasn’t really successful back in 1990. Its plot and special effects, made almost without CGI, became a source of inspiration for a number of other titles, including the Silent Hill horror franchise.
“This is the kind of film that stays with you for a long time after, and encourages a lot of discussion. I think each person who watches it will have a different interpretation of certain scenes and their meaning,” fairly admits Redditor @cometpapaya.
Check out Jacob's Ladder, available for watching on Prime and Hulu .