While I'm hesitant to speak too much about the film's haunting conclusion, I will say that it's one you won't soon forget. As far as the "true story" is concerned, I haven't heard anything to the contrary, so I suppose you could consider me a believer. However, given cinema's history with so-called true stories, I'm taking everything with a grain of salt. Real or not, Ils is a fine example of how effective a suspenseful horror movie can be, thanks in part to a pair of believable performances from its stellar cast.
Though I haven't located a Region 1 release date for Ils as of this writing, it is available through a few reputable Asian DVD sites. It can get a little pricey to import, but it's well worth the cash to do so. This is first-rate cinema, people, and fans of subtle, old-fashioned horror should definitely check it. I suspect that, upon repeat viewings, Ils will become one of my all-time favorites, much like Session 9 and The Shining before it. I know these are huge claims, but I tend to get excited about films of this nature. Label me an Internet fanboy all you want, but truly gripping cinema gets me pumped.
It also reminds me to double check the lock on the front door.
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