Continuing on the thematic text of sensory curses that films like Ringu (1998) have previously set in place, The Piper is a haunting rumination on the damage caused by blind and obsessive fixations.

If you're horror fans, you will find nothing of interest in “The Piper”; in fact, you will laugh instead of scream in fear. And if you're looking for an interesting story or good acting, you'll find some of that — but not enough. Full review in Spanish.

Thoroddsen's script may be a little too familiar, but his knack for visuals elevates the material.

A solid, albeit familiar take on the classic tale. One wishes the supporting characters had a little more to do in order to flesh them out, but several sequences and the practical FX pop. Christopher Young's score is the stand-out.