Bring Her Back

the number one thing that caught my notice was that there was no event that was the climax point. while other horror movies usually have a moment that will worsen the supernatural’s appearance in the victim, this movie did not. it progressed slowly, and then seems to quicken out of now where if that makes sense.  another thing that was addressed immaculately was andy’s trauma. most horror films seem to neglect the fact that these characters have been through A LOT. this film does a great job at incorporating his trauma to his death, especially regarding how he acts as a brother.  this film gives you everything you need to understand about what's going on or what could be happening, simply through the dialogue and clues seen throughout the film. every little detail that a character says, or is shown doing, gives such satisfying bread crumbs to follow and makes you really appreciate the way this film ends and ties all loose ends. slow burn horror films are usually not my cup of tea, but wow.  despite the horrors that laura (the mother) puts everyone through, you can’t help but feel bad for her almost. she’s clearly going through a psychosis, especially regarding the fact that she too was put through the same thing by her husband. this film encapsulates grief, the feeling that you’d do anything to return to the way it was. a round of applause for the sound department. there were no unnecessary loud noises, in fact i don’t even remember a jump scare. the scares feel earned and visually appealing to watch.