It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

When radio psychiatrist Sonny Blake (Rose McGowan) moves into the old house where her father died, she finds herself harassed by the mysterious paper boy Derek (Daniel Ross Owens) which turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse.Directed by Jeepers Creepers helmet Victor Salva, the film does indeed contain some of his signature creep-factor style. Which is the highlight here. The film does a great job at keeping you on edge and making you feel as creeped out as possible. McGowan is fine in the lead role in which she successfully conveys the tragedy and paranoia of Sonny. Daniel Ross Owens also gives a haunting performance even if the Directions of his character can feel very campy. And those are the only good points. The biggest distraction was the films score, it didn't fit well with the tone at all, it was too whimsical and felt like something from a comedy which did take away from the horror/thriller elements of the story. The final twist and reveal is something I did predict early on purely as a joke but when it ended up to be true, it had me laughing at whether or not it's genius or makes no sense at all. Overall, it feels like one of those guilty pleasure made for TV lifetime movies that does a good job at passing the time but is nonetheless utterly forgettable.

If you recognize the line in my title then you might want to turn away because you won't be able to sit through this movie with a straight face. Through no fault of "Rosewood Lane" which otherwise is a good thriller, it dives into a plot that seems so preposterous that it became the running gag in the hilarious 80s dark comedy "Better Off Dead". That plot is, of course, that a supernatural psycho paperboy terrorizes the town.Excuse me, I just spewed milk out my nose.OK getting serious for a minute, "Rosewood Lane" handles itself very well. It should be noted that it is NOT a horror movie; it's a thriller. And, as the filmmakers explain in the "Making Of" feature, that means it has a slower pace, more character development and more atmospheric investment than the average slasher. Aside from a death in the opening scene, half the movie focuses on the main character's psychological complexities (growing up abused, dealing with newly surfaced demons of her past, a failed relationship, issues of professional ethics, and perhaps a slight nod to her OCD). While this side of the movie doesn't provide many popcorn spilling shockers, I thought it was a new & interesting angle of approaching the protagonist. In a sentence: she's just 1 psychology degree away from the looney bin, herself.So when she starts seeing a psycho paperboy stalking her around every corner, we're not quite sure how much is real and how much is delusion. I think Rose McGowan did an excellent job of playing a tough, mentally guarded character who is overcompensating for deep, suppressed issues which she probably hasn't conquered as she'd like to claim.Another good acting job comes from Daniel Ross Owens (creepy paperboy) who, though perhaps looking too old for the role, pulls off the psychotic thing really well, particularly in an awesome "laugh" he delivers toward the end. You'll know the one I'm talking about.So in the end I recommend this movie to anyone who is not expecting a horror flick but rather a slow moving thriller with some good momentum. In style/feel alone (not in story!) I might compare this to "The Sixth Sense" because it has an atmosphere of darkness with a surreal quality lighting the main actors. In other words it has a dreamlike quality to it, not stark realism. I thought that was a nice choice considering the psychological spin. In the interviews, the director mentions Hitchcock (in particular "Psycho") as perhaps a strong influence, and I can definitely see that, the way the house at Rosewood Lane becomes a sinister character itself, like the Bates Motel.But... oh lordy help me, I just couldn't get those 80s paperboys out of my head. If you see this movie, then just for laughs afterwards, AFTERwards so not to spoil it, go to YouTube and search for "Better Off Dead two dollars" and you'll see what I mean. Even the foot-in- the-door gag is there, making me wonder if it was a direct homage. Well you know what they say... ghoulies & ghosties & long legged beasties & paperboys who go bump in the night...

Despite what a lot of the reviews say I found this movie really, really good. There are jumpy moments, creepy moments and the nursery rhyme quotes are really brilliant. The lead character, Sonny Blake, does do some silly things - for example why would someone run after someone on a bike? The police are very unwilling to help which is a bit unrealistic. The paperboy is extremely creepy and i found him really scary!! I was a bit worried when watching the film because the parents' guide said someone gets shot in the head with an arrow. I am not a fan of gore. I was relieved when this part wasn't too graphic. The film is great, chilling I thoroughly enjoyed and was hiding behind a cushion for some parts of it!

This is not even a movie. It's some ideas and clichés put together in a hope that it would resemble a movie. Alas, it fails completely. I almost fell asleep on several occasions during the ordeal, and that is something I have never experienced while watching a film before.None of the characters are believable. The dialogue is a disaster. The "villain" is a moron. I hate villains who only annoy me instead of scaring me. I liked the cat, though, he was very convincing.The plot was non-existent. No suspense buildup. No coherent story. No ending. And how does the beginning fit in? There was no logic either. Not even a horror movie internal supernatural logic.Don't watch this drivel, is all I can say. I bet you and your friends could make a horror movie that would look like a masterpiece compared to Rosewood Lane.