Michael's Movie Grade: A-
A superior horror movie.
This film resembles a documentary and anyone who goes into this film blind make think it is a real documentary as it starts (the documentary filmmaker is so technically flawless and convincing). This "documentary" is being made by a woman who is still haunted by the unexplained disappearance of her brother 23 three years earlier. To get a sense of closure she decides to find out what happened for herself. However, the closer she looks the more it seems like something supernatural occurred.
What makes this film work so well is that it is in no rush to scare you. It takes its time building things up slowly before anything scary actually happens. The early scenes of this film make you fully believe that you are in fact watching a crime documentary. The creepiness builds up slowly beginning with just little hints that something supernatural might me be happening. Because of this by the time we reach the climax, we are already fully immersed in the dark and eerie world of this movie putting us fully on the edge of our seats. Unlike many horror movies though, this climax fully lives up to the buildup. The climax of this film is truly terrifying, and you will leave the theater feeling very uneasy. The unease of this film is helped by the filmmakers using jump scares and gore sparingly, so that when they do see these, they are much more effective.
As well as a horror film, this movie also functions as a character study. Our main character is very relatable character. She becomes increasingly obsessed with knowing the truth. She may know that she is putting herself in danger and may be scared but she is not capable of leaving well enough alone, even if she may know better. The character is expertly played by Miranda MacDougall.
Markian Tarasiuk directed this film, and he plays the filmmaker who helps the main character make this film. He is also excellent in this role, and his presence helps blur the line between documentary and horror.
This is a must watch for any horror fan and even for those who don't usually like horror but appreciate good filmmaking.
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