A pitch black, seductive descent into pure gothic terror. Indulging in the macabre, and filled with sequences that will jolt the viewer into a state of paralysis. Dripping with texture and atmosphere so thick that it secretes from the screen. Visual storytelling that is magnificently faithful to its German Expressionist roots.
Unfortunately the film falls short at times due to copious amounts of expository dialogue, failing to trust the audience to let the visuals speak for themselves, and regretfully stumbling…
