One of the most visually and aurally accomplished filmmakers currently working, writer/director Peter Strickland has enjoyed considerable critical acclaim and some limited arthouse and festival success, but hasn’t achieved much mainstream impact. He doesn't seem concerned by this, as his latest film, _In Fabric_, is easily the most obscure and unique work in his increasingly impressive body of work. The basic premise…

I’m inclined to award this film a half star because I disliked it so intensely, but there's something to consider: shouldn't such a strong feeling be deserving of five stars? To simply dismiss a movie and not give it further thought is arguably worse than giving it a low rating. The depth of my negative reaction to ‘In Fabric’ indicates that I experienced a wide range of feelings while watching, and isn't that ultima…