Review: wendigo , larry fessenden 's spooky new thriller , is a refreshingly smart and newfangled variation on several themes derived from far less sophisticated and knowing horror films . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film , while not exactly assured in its execution , is notable for its sheer audacity and openness . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: to make a big splash . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it 's never laugh-out-loud funny , but it is frequently amusing . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: far tamer