'The Room' Demonstrates Why You Can't Always Get What You Want

RLJE Films recently picked up the rights to the Shudder original movie The Room, starring Olga Kurylenko (Oblivion, Quantum of Solace) and Kevin Janssens (Revenge, Undercover). In the directorial debut of Christian Volckman, couple Kate and Matt flee the hustle and bustle of the big city for solitude of the country. Unfortunately, their new home in the county holds certain mysteries within its walls. The Room, was uncovered, provides their hearts deepest desires. Any item that they require, appears. When has that ever ended well? Greed, gluttony, and empty materialism all lead down the same path. I fear most of us would fare in a similar fashion when presented with the opportunity that plagues Kate and Matt.

Endless wishes are never a good thing and all that glitters isn’t gold. The house itself is a true highlight of the film. The origin of the strange machinations that slither through the house like veins, all lead back to a sort of steampunk, Lovecraftian flux-capacitor device. The power source and all of its sorcerous wiring add a sense of foreboding to the wish-granting room. Money, jewels, paintings, food. All simple things. The Room takes a step into Pet Semetary territory when tasked with producing life. Kate and Matt have never been able to have a child. Ask and you shall receive.

The Room forces the couple, and the viewer, to look into the mirror and ask yourself what is truly important? The danger of being gifted everything you want is losing sight of what you need. Christian Volckman directed the 2006 animated sci-fi film Renaissance, however, this was his first live-action feature. And it’s a mighty fine one at that. The Room provides all for the viewer, just as our leading couple. Mystery, horror, a bit of romance, and sci-fi all in a single flicker.

The Room is available on Blu Ray, DVD, VOD, and Digital HD now

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