POSITIVES…
Up for a slightly different but essentially is a haunted house story? Then check this out.
Actually, one of the main reasons to watch this is for Rebecca Hall’s performance. Phenomenal work from her here, especially in handling the heavy emotions required from her character.
Solid supporting cast as well, from Sarah Goldberg, Stacy Martin, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Evan Jonigkeit.
The methodical slow build up and reveals of the mystery and the supernatural elements really adds to the creepy tension.
You can never underestimate the effectiveness of having scenes with a person using a flashlight in the dark to work on the suspense.
Bumps in the night, sudden loud noises, and seeing odd shadows. This movie really wants to unnerve you with these scary situations.
You know what’s scary? That very awkward conversation at a night out drinking at the bar scene.
That scene about Hunter’s grade. I’m sure many teachers have always wanted to do that.
The final act had some visually impressive set pieces.
There are some solid jump scares here, that makes this one of those “peak through your fingers” kinda scary movies.
Some thought provoking ideas and themes that are brought up in this story.
NEGATIVES…
In certain ways, this does utilize some tried and true familiar plot tropes and cliches when it comes to scary movies.
I guess it’s unavoidable, but there are scenes when you will want to yell at the character “Why the hell would you do that?!”
Prepare to also exclaim “Wait, what happened there?! That doesn’t make sense!”
With all that said. I question some of the logic this movie has, which strains my suspension of disbelief.
How come when movies show old footage, people don’t know how to properly focus, they try to zoom in and out more often than they should, and they just can’t keep the camera steady to save their lives?
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