Following his girlfriend’s disappearance, a man starts questioning his sanity when what appears to be a beast starts lurking outside his house in the darkness.
The amazing photography shows from the opening scene! Narrative-wise, the non-linear timeline adds to the suspense by manipulating the fabula and the syuzhet, increasing the tension – when there is some. Unfortunately, though, the photography, the narrative structure, even Brea Grant’s amazing presence, and what could have been an otherwise strong story… amount to nothing! And by nothing, I mean NOTHING!
This is what I don’t get. The story is meant to be horrific and dramatic, something that the photography utterly supports, BUT the comedic style of directing prevails, leaving the viewer with a big freaking question mark and mixed feelings as to where it is heading. And it ended up heading nowhere. The 14-minute shot is intriguing in a theatrical way, and it would be interesting to find out how many takes they’ve had. And that is my only takeaway.
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