The “less is more” approach worked quite well here. The tension kept me engaged as each family member’s faith, psyche, and trust in each other were challenged. Eggers keeps the viewer guessing on what’s going on behind the scenes, which makes the ending that much more unpredictable. I applaud him for that.
For better or for worse, this film wasn’t as scary as I imagined. I prefer the horror, tension, and psychological trip of The Lighthouse over this one by…
