The film starsLucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland and Julia Fox.
This supernatural entity is a witness to the familys most vulnerable moments.
With Tyler having little empathy for her, she has no one to turn to.
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This psychological thriller is not the supernatural jump-scare fest one may have anticipated.
Its so good to see the actress back in form and working on indie features.
She is just one of those talents that the camera loves.
The third act provides some overdue, not as satisfying explanation for the torment endured by this family.
While certain reveals land with haunting surprise, others strain credulity regarding the presences motivations.
However, the ultimate focus remains on the familys fraying bonds, wisely avoiding any trite good-versus-evil clash.
We are left haunted not by CGI specters, but the all-too-human dysfunctions within and around us.
Testing new stylistic waters and a minimalist script from Koepp, the film may bewilder many.
But for the directors fans, it signifies another cinematic success.
