Josh (a solid and likeable performance by Cristobal Tapia Montt) and Isabel Harris (a fine and affecting portrayal by Juanita Ringeling) move to a secluded hillside research facility in the wake of the disappearance of their only child. Josh and his assistant Thomas (nicely played by Kyle Davis) experience a breakthrough on their work with a cryptic radio signal that in turn has a negative influence on Isabel.
Writer/director Ryan Gregory Phillips relates the absorbing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, grounds the fantastic premise in a believable everyday reality, ably crafts an eerie and unsettling mood, makes a poignant central point on the need for closure following the unexpected loss of a loved one, and even tosses in a pretty nasty twist at the end for good measure. Moreover, Dominic Fallacaro's pounding score and the evocative sound design further enhance the overall unnerving atmosphere. Lucas Garth's sharp widescreen cinematography provides an impressive polished look. A neat little sci-fi/horror item.
Writer/director Ryan Gregory Phillips relates the absorbing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, grounds the fantastic premise in a believable everyday reality, ably crafts an eerie and unsettling mood, makes a poignant central point on the need for closure following the unexpected loss of a loved one, and even tosses in a pretty nasty twist at the end for good measure. Moreover, Dominic Fallacaro's pounding score and the evocative sound design further enhance the overall unnerving atmosphere. Lucas Garth's sharp widescreen cinematography provides an impressive polished look. A neat little sci-fi/horror item.