Cutting Deep Into Horror | Funny Games (2007): Home-Invasion Terror and Audience Complicity

“Funny Games” (2007) turns a family’s vacation into a home invasion that refuses to obey the usual thriller rules. Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi discuss Michael Haneke’s psychological horror film, its chilling politeness, fourth-wall breaks, and deliberate denial of relief. The attackers seem to understand the audience’s expectations as well as their victims’ fears. Cutting Deep Into Horror examines violence, helplessness, and the discomfort of watching a movie that looks back at you. This is a full-spoiler discussion of the 2007 film and its confrontational approach to suspense.

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