There's not much I can say about this movie that hasn't already been said. If you like the lost footage/home movie genre, I think you'll like this. It's full of quick scares, creates a thorough, consistent creepy atmosphere, and leaves you wondering what'll happen next.
Unlike most movies from this genre, I feel that it's a lot deeper than simply filming a poltergeist from the corner of your bedroom. It deals with the pain of losing a loved one to illness and death and the emotional and physical affects it has on a family. By delving into these issues somewhat, it gave the movie a slightly depressing atmosphere.
The only issue I had with the movie was towards the very end, when the truth about the mother and her illness was revealed. It would've made perfect sense had they left it at that, but to deduce that the daughter was schizophrenic seems incredibly far-fetched. I don't think that aspect brought anything other than confusion to the movie and its audience.
Nonetheless, it's a great movie to watch on a stormy night, and it certainly brings more to the table than the typical 'five teenage friends' horror film that we've been drowning in for years.
Unlike most movies from this genre, I feel that it's a lot deeper than simply filming a poltergeist from the corner of your bedroom. It deals with the pain of losing a loved one to illness and death and the emotional and physical affects it has on a family. By delving into these issues somewhat, it gave the movie a slightly depressing atmosphere.
The only issue I had with the movie was towards the very end, when the truth about the mother and her illness was revealed. It would've made perfect sense had they left it at that, but to deduce that the daughter was schizophrenic seems incredibly far-fetched. I don't think that aspect brought anything other than confusion to the movie and its audience.
Nonetheless, it's a great movie to watch on a stormy night, and it certainly brings more to the table than the typical 'five teenage friends' horror film that we've been drowning in for years.