I didn’t do any research before watching, but this film has to be the origin of the “scream queen.” That’s an aspect that makes it difficult for me to enjoy. There’s an overwhelming amount of loud noises—squealing, screaming, chainsaws—it feels endless in a disturbingly hypnotic way. I have to admit, it all became quite annoying.

I take issue with the way women are portrayed here. This is yet another example of why it’s essential for women to write their own…

The only reason I bumped this up to a 2.5 instead of a 2 was because of the kids’ performances. I was really impressed with how they carried the movie! Each of them brought something unique to their role, which I don’t think is a coincidence given they’re twins. One twin embodies the devout, while the other plays the skeptic, and both performances really stand out.

My issue lies with the lack of perspective the director brings to this project.…

I almost gave this a 1/2 star but it definitely earned the other half with that scene at the end. When I tell you My two friends and I had to crape out jaws off the floor I’m not joking. 

That’s not to say it’s saved by the scene. By no means is this a good movie. The acting, the plot, the writing, is terrible. The gore is bad and many times terrible. But I’ll admit I can see it’s…

A modern story told with classic tools and techniques. Even utilizing the viewer’s subconsciously dated typecasting as a tool is excitingly forward-thinking. The textured, oversaturated shots and colors paired beautifully with the skillfully arranged and selected environments. Watching the Lady run through moss-overgrown trees gave an air of Scooby-Dooesque haunted forests. Witnessing it in full texture and in the daylight gave it the necessary comfort/suspense that hit the sweet spot. I can’t forget to comment on the shots as analogous…