Disturbing, Depressing, Downbeat Psychological Horror...Low-Budget Winner

Rating: 8/10 (18 June 2015)

Psychological Horror at its best from first time Director Jennifer Kent. Deep Depressing mental Anguish from both a Child and His Mother that mostly Stems from the Father/Husband Death.
This is Not a Monster Movie unless You call it a Monster from the Id. The Mother-Child manifestation of Angst and Anguish from the Violent, tragic Death of the Child's Father and the Mother's Husband on the way to the Hospital to give Birth to the Child.
It seems that Seven Years after the event Neither are Able to Cope with the Loss and both are Suffering Simultaneously and In Their Weakened and Vulnerable State are Open to manifestations from the Dark Side.
It is quite Stylish, but mostly a Downer. The Ending is Ambiguous and may be its Weakening Link that keeps this from even more Elevated Status. It has gained Critical and Horror Fan Praise. It's Not completely a New Concept for This Type of Thing and has been Done recently but certainly Not as Effective.
Don't Expect a Monster/Slasher rampage and Think more Like Polanski's Repulsion (1965) and You will be on the Movie's Wavelength. it's Not a Pleasant place to be and is a Scary realm to visit. Both Essie Davis, and Child Actor Noah Wiseman (who actually looks and is filmed quite creepy), give Good Performances in Difficult Roles.
A Low-Budget Winner. Recommended for Thinking Horror Fans. It may Not be for Everyone as it can Get on the Nerves. Just what it Set Out to do. Creepy, Grating, and Great Genre Filmmaking.