After her husband dies, a woman starts dreaming of people and places that reveal secrets that should have been left buried with him.
I’ll start with the very obvious: Rebecca Hall is amazing at anything she’s in. She’s a phenomenal actress who deserves every praise. Here, she’s wearing the executive producer’s hat as well, so more ‘congratulations’ are in order. On to the story now…
The film’s best part is that it slowly and gradually builds up the suspense. It spreads the “crumbs” so delicately that it informs, to a certain extent, misleads while, at the same time, keeping you on your toes. For example, the scene is haunting when Beth falls asleep on Claire’s lap. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Wait until the end and see where these “crumbs” lead. Writers Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski prepare a great finale for their already well-developed story, and director David Bruckner envisions it in an, honestly, unique and original way. Bruckner seems to always find ways to project human phobias in ways that shock and mesmerise at the same time. But don’t take my word for it. Watch his previous films, such as VHS (2012), Southbound (2015), and The Ritual (2017), and see for yourselves. He’s a brilliant director with so much to offer to the horror genre. Can’t wait for his next project.
Definitely, go for it! It’s a refreshing change for the genre, using mainly practical effects and deviating from the standard Hollywood clichés that have damaged horror films, thankfully, not irreparably. An extra round of applause to the actors Sarah Goldberg and Vondie Curtis-Hall for their amazing support. You will not know what to look for, which is why you will not see it coming. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy Halloween!
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[…] Here’s my advice, if you want to discover director David Bruckner’s real talent watch these: VHS (2012) – his, but also all segments, Southbound (2015) – a favourite of mine, The Ritual (2017): https://kaygazpro.com/2018/10/26/the-ritual-2017-horror-mystery-thriller/ (one of my earliest reviews, really synoptic), and The Night House (2020) https://kaygazpro.com/2021/10/27/the-night-house-2020-horror-mystery-thriller/ […]