Was fortunate to get to catch this on the big screen, and was absorbed from the opening scenes. The writing, acting, lighting and technical aspects are all top-notch.
Most interesting was the film's use of classical "method acting" as a prompt for horror, mirroring some of the more alarming stories about actors going too far (or being asked to go too far) in their preparations for a role, and stretching that concept to its most frightening extreme. Jessica Willis shines in the lead role as she struggles to hold onto her center as things around her grow progressively more unsettling, and Matthew Tompkins is fantastic as the "art bro" director who has a talent for getting people to do what he wants.
Not a horror fan myself, but this had plenty for fans of the genre, while still packing enough depth in the character and theme work to draw in those outside the horror fan club. Highly recommended!
Most interesting was the film's use of classical "method acting" as a prompt for horror, mirroring some of the more alarming stories about actors going too far (or being asked to go too far) in their preparations for a role, and stretching that concept to its most frightening extreme. Jessica Willis shines in the lead role as she struggles to hold onto her center as things around her grow progressively more unsettling, and Matthew Tompkins is fantastic as the "art bro" director who has a talent for getting people to do what he wants.
Not a horror fan myself, but this had plenty for fans of the genre, while still packing enough depth in the character and theme work to draw in those outside the horror fan club. Highly recommended!