A Smart Horror Film About Tragedy and Fear

Rating: 7/10 (16 October 2017)

This is straight up one of the smartest horror flicks of the last several years. That said, there is going to be one major, deciding factor when it comes to whether or not you can enjoy this movie- can you stomach the child actor? Unlike most child actors, he does a great job. But he's doing a great job at being an insufferable little brat. For some people, this great performance keeps them from liking the film. Personally, I found that it added to the tension and to the strength of the film's theme.
This movie is rooted heavily in metaphor. If you want a straight, black and white tale with no subtlety, go watch a slasher flick. If you're searching for an intelligent story that makes you look long and hard at some difficult truths, you'll enjoy this film. And along the way, you'll encounter some great, classic scares.