Overview
- The Philippou brothers’ second feature unfolds as a family drama that gradually shifts into folk and psychological horror rooted in ritual and grief.
- Sally Hawkins’s portrayal of Laura is highlighted as a complex performance that anchors the film’s menace without relying on flashy effects.
- Reviewers note a deliberate slow-burn structure that withholds explicit horror early before building sustained dread and shock.
- The film is in cinemas with a 104‑minute runtime, a 16+ rating, and distribution by UIP‑Sony.
- Key credits include writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, cinematography by Aaron McLisky, editing by Geoff Lamb, and a cast led by Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Sally Hawkins, and Jonah Wren Phillips.