If you go in expecting a slow burn, something that leans more atmospheric than narrative, I think you'll have a good time. Or, like a disturbing time. Lots of darkness, lots of unsettling soundtrack, and plenty of weird, unsettling affect from the lead - it certainly all combined to give me the heebie-jeebies. For what they were going for, I don't think a standard, dialogue-heavy narrative would have suited the movie - themes of isolation and alienation even when surrounded by people in a huge city. I was in the mood for phantasmagoria tonight, and this fit the bill.

And while I enjoyed it, I hope my review is enough to tell you, dear reader, whether this is a movie you yourself would enjoy. It's not a slasher film, there are no jump scares, and while gross at times, it's more unsettling than anything. And not even really that gory. Just a slowly-ratcheting feeling of unease.

Also, shoutout to Kwaidan, Yuki the Snow Maiden would have loved the spider story in this movie.

This movie was very thought provoking! I love the exploration of good vs evil: positive and negative characteristics that live in all of us with different shades! Compelling storyline that makes you want to keep watching, Questions that play in your head long after the movie is over, and discussions with people about what it all meant, were what makes the movie memorable. Highly recommend it if you enjoy alternative narratives to regular Hollywood movies. The acting was excellent. The mysteriousness of the movie was enhanced by not being able to read the emotions of the characters which felt very much intentional.

His is an independent slow-burn suspense-horror film that explores the unsettling and eerie aspects of human nature when people are kept in isolated bubbles of their own devising. It's definitely a film that goes off the beaten path in terms of plot, character development, etc. Definitely don't expect something normal going into this. The atmosphere it creates is hard to put into words, but mainly there is a mix of dread and anticipation that builds up gradually, especially from the soundtrack.

I thought of the spider metaphor that's mentioned in the film several times and it seems apt since the film is slowly weaving a tighter and tighter web that left the main character and me in a tight corner in the end. No idea of this was the intention of the director. There is a lot that really comes from it being a gritty little indie film and it;s not clear what are intentional and unintentional themes in the film. It's definitely got a haunting and puzzling spirit to it though. Really worth watching for the main actress and some of the supporting cast as well as the outstanding soundtrack.