A movie about secrets. Secrets people hide from their loved ones, secrets that children hide from their parents, and secrets that corporations and institutions hide from the public, all under the guise of a "greater good" or larger purpose. It implies an inherent darkness to the human experience that is hard to stomach. Themes of activism and ethics in science explored through domestic disputes that resemble a chamber drama, but the horror slowly starts to creep in, and we're constantly being reminded that this subject has impact beyond the characters in the film.

It all builds to a deeply upsetting final sequence. It reminded me why I was first attracted me to Larry Fessenden's movies in how he uses the horror and monster movie framework to allow us to feel the full weight of the films subject. An incredible horror movie that I expect will stick with me for some time.

A movie about secrets. Secrets people hide from their loved ones, secrets that children hide from their parents, and secrets that corporations and institutions hide from the public, all under the guise of a "greater good" or larger purpose. It implies an inherent darkness to the human experience that is hard to stomach. Themes of activism and ethics in science explored through domestic disputes that resemble a chamber drama, but the horror slowly starts to creep in, and we're constantly being reminded that this subject has impact beyond the characters in the film.

It all builds to a deeply upsetting final sequence. It reminded me why I was first attracted me to Larry Fessenden's movies in how he uses the horror and monster movie framework to allow us to feel the full weight of the films subject. An incredible horror movie that I expect will stick with me for some time.

Scarecrow Video Psychotronic Challenge 2025 / 31 Nights of Horror Movies 2025

17. THE WATCHENING: Today’s film title should end with an -ing. “No Telling”

A slow burn horror that focuses a lot more on the human relationship side of being married to a mad scientist playing god, though if you care for animals, this movie may be a lot more horrifying.

Scarecrow Video Psychotronic Challenge 2025 / 31 Nights of Horror Movies 2025

17. THE WATCHENING: Today’s film title should end with an -ing. “No Telling”

A slow burn horror that focuses a lot more on the human relationship side of being married to a mad scientist playing god, though if you care for animals, this movie may be a lot more horrifying.

No one does slice of life horror like Larry Fessenden

No one does slice of life horror like Larry Fessenden

What a strange film. It’s not particularly scary in the traditional sense but it is disturbing and horrific. Interesting study on paranoia and suspicion as well as obsession and dedication to science no matter the cost. Really good look at the start of a director’s career who has gone on to be a really well respected artist.

What a strange film. It’s not particularly scary in the traditional sense but it is disturbing and horrific. Interesting study on paranoia and suspicion as well as obsession and dedication to science no matter the cost. Really good look at the start of a director’s career who has gone on to be a really well respected artist.