Unique and refreshing Horror/Thriller

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2015)

I love horror movies, I give even the worst ones a try and often cant get through the first 30 minutes because of bad dialogue and the over fantasticalistic acting that often is the true horror of the movie.
I actually expected that from this movie and didn't want to pay very much attention to it due to my clash of clans fixation but this film took me off my phone from the start and it held me to the finish.
The concept was great and slightly different to the norm, which was refreshing, but the real strength of the movie is the use of imagery and music to really tell a story, hold the mystery and create a feel for the emotions of the characters.
Generally I judge movies by my ability to predict what will happen next and often I can regurgitate the timeline of the movie after seeing the trailer. This movie had me guessing and in suspense the whole time, so bravo a rare experience for me.
Lastly I have to say the style of the movie was great, for me, I think it will help set this movie apart from the genre. it reminded me very much of the movie "driver" only this movie was interesting. The world was real; no bimbos running and screaming through the forest of their parents 32 bedroom mansion with the creature perusing at 50mph right up until the last inch, where the monster loses the victim. None of that junk here. The people were believable, relate-able and represented the part of the world and situation they are coming from.
Great film, I hope to see more from the writer/director. I would have given the film a 9 but there were some things the characters did that suspended belief for me.