The film held my interest, I'll admit, but right from the beginning, you were left hanging as to what was happening. The so called psychosis of the main character was virtually unexplained from the beginning, the paramedic "ally" appeared all too conveniently and the Wiccan symbols were explained away like they had nothing to do with the plot.What I did like, however, was that it wasn't the typical slasher film. I also enjoyed the complex nature of the circumstances-if they'd presented them better! I'd seriously consider a remake of this, tweaked, of course.It's too bad the budget wasn't adequate.

Cinematography: 8/10 Mostly well-lit and in good focus, with reasonable framing. Occasionally, a vignette filter was used, which I could have done without.Sound: 8/10, good but not the best. In several passages the spoken word seemed hollow.Acting: 6/10 John Savage gave the performance I expected. I'd seen Elisabeth Moss in Mad Men and Top of the Lake, and this performance was not nearly as good. Elisabeth Moss is the center of the piece, so the whole movie seemed awkward. Tom Malloy gave a competent performance as the brain damaged brother.Screenplay: 6/10 Emma's refusals to cooperate with the police resulted in no consequences. Horror films, and also psychological thrillers, are all about consequences, so this struck me as mighty unlikely. That her family would allow her self-destructive behavior to continue was hard to believe.

Well this board is harsh... I think this movie is being overlooked by more straight genre fans... I just saw the movie and enjoyed it. Mary Lambert's work is artful. I found the directing profoundly experimental, many dark figures and smart frames contributed to an thick atmosphere. It was a very internal tale, a trip into the mind and back out. Wanted more back story but I did enjoy this. No masterpiece but a solid and smart movie different from most.well my thoughts.

I just lost over an hour of my life watching this less-than-mediocre movie and will never get that time back! I should sew somebody! Its a challenge to watch, I forced myself to watch it all in the hope it would get better... it didn't! The best part of the film and the only redeeming factor was the end credits. The acting, along with everything else about this film, was completely shameful! It's not scary, gory, interesting or worth any of anybody's time. Sometimes when films are that bad they're kinda funny, but this doesn't even achieve that! I love 'horror' films but this was just a pathetic attempt and should be avoided at all costs. My advice is Don't bother watching it.