Creepy

Rating: 5/10 (29 March 2017)

An innocent young girl escapes from a brutal and sadistic military nightmare into a fairy tale kingdom, via death. The road is frightening and unpleasant, and populated by monsters. There seems no point or reason for the tests that she has to pass in order to arrive at the kingdom.
This is not an enjoyable movie, but it is effectively told. Children's fairy tales are frequently sad, disturbing and grim. Or Grimm. There's Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, the Pied Piper, the Little Match Girl, and many others. I've come to the conclusion that there is not much benefit to be gained from them. Which is why I cannot recommend this film with any enthusiasm. It's well-made though.