Anna Daniels
Among the many challenges faced by child stars who’ve grown up in the spotlight, typecasting can be hell. There was always a chance that Daniel Radcliffe’s post-Harry Potter career would continue to be defined by fantasy, but no one could’ve quite predicted Horns. This twisted tale, based on a novel by Joe Hill and directed by Alexandre Aja, stars Radcliffe as Ig. Falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend Merrin (Juno Temple), Ig suddenly begins sprouting large, devilish horns from his head. As he tries to get to the bottom of Merrin’s death, Ig also realizes his horns come with supernatural powers, magically compelling people to offer up their darkest secrets.
Horns is polarizing, to be sure, with reviewers split on the movie’s quality when all is said and done. Its unusual blending of tones — part fantasy, part horror, part comedy, part crime drama — will either fascinate you or may turn you off, depending on your tastes. Regardless, it’s without a doubt a daring and fascinating experience, headlined by a particularly compelling performance from the man who is no longer the Boy Who Lived.
Written by: Looper
