Haunting. Gripping. Moving. Original.

Rating: 9/10 (9 January 2019)

I knew nothing about this movie and was pulled in for the full two hours. I thought it was exquisitely done and I don't understand some of the reviewers who want everything spelled out for them. To me it was clear that the dark figures and nightmares that people would see were specific and personal ONLY to them. That's why the filmmakers never showed us the visions or creatures, duh. Because each terrifying vision was unique to that person (this was explained by the wannabe novelist regarding demon mythology and apocalyptic predictions). And the people running around without blindfolds where already mentally insane so it didn't impact them the same way. The birds were the warning beacons. I wondered about 30 minutes in how blind people would have a serious advantage in the face of this enemy. The conclusion brought it all home, beautifully. A giant win for Sandra Bullock and everyone involved. The title was perfect!