Why Rubber Might Be The Greatest American Horror Film
The 2010 movie Rubber was actually written by a French film maker, and shot by a mostly French crew. But it might be the greatest American Horror movie of the past decade.
The film is part Horror, part Thriller, and (without a doubt) part Comedy. Taking place in a non-specific part of the California desert, its star (a used and road-weary tire) comes back to life after being left to rot.
“Rubber” quickly learns to walk (well, roll), and to love…and to kill. But who says tires don’t have feelings?
When Rubber finds a soul mate, it seems everyone is standing in the way – from local authorities to movie spectators, trying to figure out its next move. Rubber works through one victim after another, using mysterious telekinetic abilities to explode human heads and animal bodies alike.
Will this discarded wheel find satisfaction by chasing down one gorgeous French woman in a VW Cabrio? Or can the cops blow it to bits, stopping the murderous rampage? Watch on Netflix Instant to find out!
The best part about Rubber is its avaunt-garde approach to Horror movies. You are the audience, but there is also an audience featured in the film. Using binoculars supplied by “The Accountant,” they witness Rubber’s journey towards true love. Stars of the flick even pause to explain exactly what is going on. That is what makes it a great French film.
So, why do we think Rubber is the best American Horror movie of the last 10 years? It features all the great parts of an American classic: desert settings, police chases, lots of cars, vehicle and head explosions, a hot foreign chick, and just the right amount of hilarity.
Once “Rubber” gets rolling, it’ll be hard to stop watching.
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