Scodelli

So the thing I heard about this movie is that it is very disturbing. So disturbing it's hard to get through.

It's that's not wrong. It's a very upsetting movie.

It digs in with a very intense psychological tension.

The acting is phenomenal. Especially for this kind of movie. And it is very well directed. And the script is so effective.

The characterization is great.

It is a very well done disturbing movie. With great acting, direction and script.

It's done very well.

But the caveat is that it's very disturbing without any more point than that.

It's incredibly effective but there's not really anything to point to beyond a very disturbing ride.

A good movie to test your limits with. It doesn't rely on violence/gore, etc... Though it does have some significant violence in it.

It is very well done and very upsetting.

So this movie begins with some questionable artsy-ness that might alienate some viewers.

But as you watch the movie it all makes sense and you can see what they are going for.

This is a slick thriller with non-linear story telling. It is fast-paced and engaging throughout. In the end it tells a relatively simpler story well.

It's the delivery that makes the story good. It makes great use of non-linear story telling and has some great twists.

It's well directed, well acted and has a great script.

But this film's weakness is that it can feel like style over substance. It's a relatively simple story told very well.

But in the end, the film felt kind of pointless for me. But I still liked it.

This is a film that's all about the ride. It's has a good ending in it's final act.

But it's all about a movie experience rather than meaningful substance.

That said, it's a good movie. And alot of people won't have my "style over substance" gripe.

And you can still enjoy the movie even if you feel the same way.

I would actually compare this movie to Mads. Again, it's all about the ride and it's a good ride but then that's it.

Solid pick for a Friday night though.

So this film is a fictional documentary. The story is related in a slow burn fashion.

This is a really interesting film to me. It is different.

It's also quite a divisive film.

Some people think this movie is the scariest they've ever seen. Some people think it is boring.

This film isn't for everyone.

In this case, even a perceptive person might still not like this movie.

It works at a very specific kind of fear. And it takes it's time. And it's subtle.

Alot of the psychological horror is quite latent.

Some people call this movie "not a horror movie" and just "about grief". They are unequivocally and fundamentally wrong. It didn't fit their idea of what horror is. This reaction is what the most un-perceptive people will make.

Whether you consider it scary or not it is fundamentally shown by the script and presentation and atmosphere that it is a horror movie.

But anyways.

I found the movie to be quite interesting even if it didn't entirely work for me.

It's really well made and original film.

It's works at this subtle but deep level.

This movie is a slow burn. But I found it interesting enough throughout.

At one point in the movie, things are built up only to switch direction. But it makes sense for the movie in the end.

If you don't like found footage you might still like this movie because most of it is shot in clear, documentary style.

There are some photos and video tapes that are more the grainy/lo fi thing. But the vast majority of the film is clearly shot documentary interviews.

And there is a realistic immersive element to this film.

This film works at a very specific kind of fear. Many people find this to be a terrifiying movie. Others think it is boring and stupid.

And others(like myself) can appreciate it's remarkable nature but not personally find it that scary.

So, this is a movie for perceptive viewers But not all perceptive viewers will like this.

If you feel like rolling the dice go ahead and watch it. It's an interesting and unique kind of film regardless.