There were a few decent parts mixed with some ridiculousness (I can’t imagine anything filmed on a phone being truly frightening). However, the acting felt genuine, and I have to say, I was fairly amused by it. It brought to mind David F. Sandberg's *Lights Out* somewhat, which like this one, might have been more effective as a short story within something like *Tales from the Crypt*. **3.0/5**

The film borrows heavily from other works—it feels like "The Babadook," but told through a mobile phone’s perspective—though the performances are generally good, and the monster designs aren't terrible. There are some effectively unsettling moments created by utilizing the device’s camera functions. I don’t know the reasoning behind casting an autistic pre-teen as Oliver, however Azhy Robertson delivers a convinci…

It was a difficult year for movies, and many films were delayed, which made 2020 feel less impressive than it could have been. Still, there were some unexpected highlights—movies that I hadn’t anticipated enjoying as much as I did, or ones that ended up being even better than expected. Jacob Chase's directorial debut is among those pleasant surprises. Initially, the premise and cast didn't entirely convince me, but I…