The Goldsmith" is a C-grade horror film that falls short in many areas. The plot, reminiscent of something a clever 12-year-old might write, lacks depth and originality. The acting is subpar, with performances that fail to engage or convince the audience. The special effects are equally disappointing, contributing to an overall feeling of amateurism. This film is best watched on a fast-forward setting at 3x speed to quickly get through its lacklustre content. For horror enthusiasts looking for quality, this film is best avoided.

I dream to watch something that will be able to achieve a minimum five points out of ten.

A group of hoodlums breaks into a house looking for something, and in the process takes the owners hostage. Sounds like something that you've seen in a ton of movies, right? Well, that's where "L'orafo" ("The Goldsmith" in English) takes a different turn. You see, there were a number of things that the home invaders didn't know about this particular couple.

Vincenzio Ricchiuto's movie is a fine addition to the Euro-horror genre. Undeniably shocking, and even kind of gross in a few scenes, it still manages to put a fun spin on the home invasion cliche. I doubt that it'll ever get remembered as an all-time classic, but it doesn't need to be. It's enjoyable for what it is.

Stefania Casini (Giovanna) co-starred with Robert DeNiro and Gerard Depardieu in Bernardo Bertolucci's "1900".

No pun intended - there is a saying in Germany about not everything being gold that shines. The same can be said about this movie. Furthermore the movie feels a bit like another movie I've seen - recently that is. Because of course not too many ideas that have not been done before. And I don't mean that in a bad way - it is tough to come up with something original.

It is also tough to be steps ahead of the viewers. I'd say that the movie is quite predictable ... and not just because there is a British movie that is ... or has similar stuff in it. Not a copy (either of them), but both in the same genre ... and both quite similar in the violence department too ... crazy to say the least ... and not for the sensitive souls or those who are faint of heart as they say. If you wonder which english movie I think is similar: I do not remember the title ... sorry for that. But I am certain you'll find it if you look for it. I think the other one is a bit stronger than this one - but that is my personal opinion - and this ain't bad either.