Severly impressive

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2018)

That the director got her start in motion pictures with this title is quite astonishing to consider. Not only is the film an effective slow burn horror film, but it so well made. The lighting is impressive, the editing is brilliant, the dialogue as real as they come and the camerawork is masterful. Also, the film is well researched in intelligently places itself in the tradition of Rosemary's Baby, the Omen and the Exorcist, as well as newer films such as the Ritual and the Conjuring. Not only is the film creepy and atmospheric, but at times brutally raw, both in terms of visuals and emotions.
I almost missed out on this one, as the marketing made it sound rather boring, but I am glad I changed my mind and gave it a chance.
The actors are worthy of mention for their incredibly emotional and believable performances. At times I felt like I was watching a film by Kubrick, in terms of how far the actors go to convey their characters. And if Toni Collette doesn't deserve an oscar for this one, no one ever does.