It unfolds gradually, yet doesn’t seem to arrive at any particular destination. While I hesitate to criticize something that clearly involved a significant investment of work from many individuals, the film appears to overestimate its own intelligence. Nevertheless, Riley Keough delivers another strong performance; she truly excels in every role she takes on, and this is no different.

The film _The Lodge_ came out in 2019, and it’s from the same creative team behind _Goodnight Mommy_, a German-language movie that I consider one of my favorite films in recent memory. So, how did they do with this English-language horror thriller? The story goes like this: A father has to leave his children at their vacation home while he takes care of work obligations, and he leaves them in the care of his new g…

The film 'The Lodge' seems to be striving for a reputation as an intelligent horror offering, yet it fails to engage the viewer, relying on superficial efforts to create a disturbing atmosphere and stopping there.

As a devoted horror enthusiast, I often find it disheartening how little appreciation the genre receives compared to others, especially when mainstream audiences tend to favor predictable narratives and jump scares. It’s frustrating that horror feels like a niche interest, even though its popularity has been steadily growing recently. I went into *The Lodge* with modest expectations, which ultimately helped me enj…