Curry Barker’s first movie is a remarkable and profoundly disturbing work that reimagines the familiar cautionary tale with a sustained sense of dread. The story follows a man working at a music store who employs a magical object to compel his unrequited love to return his feelings, which then triggers a series of terrible and chaotic events. With its striking imagery and deliberate rhythm, the film maintains an intense grip on the viewer from beginning to end until its upsetting finale. What truly makes this psychological horror story exceptional is the outstanding acting by Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. Johnston portrays Bear with incredible skill, embodying a sense of desperation and sadness that makes his descent all the more difficult to witness. Navarrette gives an extraordinary performance as Nikki, seamlessly transitioning between moments of deep suffering and a cold, empty obsession that serves as the film’s core. It's a gripping and memorable experience that easily ranks among the finest horror movies released recently.

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