A very well-made horror that combines plot and scares seamlessly

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2013)

Ellison Oswalt moves into a house with his family to write a novel regarding the murders of a family and the disappearance of a girl (although his family don't know this). While unpacking, he discovers a box of tapes in the attic, and begins watching, only to uncover some very gruesome acts. Soon, Ellison begins to find out what happened, but the closer to the truth he goes, the further he puts himself and his family at risk.
Acting: 9/10 - Everyone played their roles very well, particularly Ethan Hawke and Juliet Rylance as the parents of the family. They had such chemistry together, and their personalities really gelled on-stage. Clare Foley was also strong ass Ashley, the daughter.
Scares: 8/10 - I don't scare easily, so this is a high rating for me. The tapes were fairly creepy (although Lawn Work is certainly scary for a different reason), and Pool Party unnerved me the most. The night-time scenes in the attic were all really creepy and well-done. The only scare that didn't work was the little children, which was a shame as it has potential.
Overall: 8/10 - A very interesting movie with a few good scares. i would highly recommend it, and it is (in my opinion) scarier than Insidious.