It has to be acknowledged that this is an unusual film; it’s hard to classify as either good or bad, simply strange. It was nice to see James Wan going back to his horror origins while he waits for *Aquaman 2* to begin filming. There were sections of the movie that didn't quite work, and I wasn’t overly impressed with the performances. The directing itself felt unremarkable, except for the final scenes which did h…

The film began exceptionally well, though the conclusion felt somewhat frivolous—still enjoyable, though. I do appreciate this movie; it surpasses nearly every horror release from both 2020 and 2021. *The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It* remains my top choice, but this one easily secures second place.

The previews were honestly the highlight; the film itself didn’t quite live up to them. I have to give credit where it's due, though—I really had no idea what I was getting into. The moment Gabriel appeared behind that plastic covering early on... I realized immediately that this wasn't going to be what I expected. It’s the kind of thing my mother would describe as offensive to her intelligence.

It’s hard to think of a movie I’ve found more foolish, from beginning to end it felt completely botched. The supposed surprise is telegraphed very obviously and repeatedly, then hammered home with excessive explanation that destroys any sense of nuance, and the way it plays out isn't inventive or insightful. I honestly can't grasp why others are enjoying this; I feel like I’m losing my mind. It’s unusual for m…

James Wan has delivered another strong story launching a potential new series, and it’s a noteworthy achievement from a director of his stature. The film presents a thematically layered and initially puzzling storyline crafted by Akela Cooper, who makes her entrance into feature writing with this project. Wan draws inspiration from the giallo style. Annabelle Wallis gives a captivating performance as the central char…