The familiar horror trope of sullen, dark teenagers experimenting with the supernatural still works well in Adam MacDonald’s film after his first strong movie, Backcountry. It's a deliberately paced story that holds your attention, featuring solid acting from everyone involved, notably Laurie Holden, who appeared in The Mist and The Walking Dead. The movie centers on what unfolds when a young woman pursues her most i…

This horror movie unfolds gradually, though perhaps not intensely enough. I want to clarify something upfront: angst and anger aren't interchangeable. I’ve seen numerous descriptions of Leah as being consumed by angst, but that term means fear or anxiety, often about what’s to come—it’s distinct from anger. Leah is a teenager living with her mother, who is still mourning. She enjoys black metal and has an inter…