Though it doesn’t quite last the distance, even at a slender 69 minutes there’s a spooky stillness to it that make the production shortcomings seem more like stylistic choices.
Pretty successful on its own terms, this modestly conceived feature has the feel of one of the twist-in-the-tale short stories Roald Dahl used to produce for adults.
The low budget eventually tells on the enterprise – the special effects look and sound tinny – but committed performances by the two leads see it through.
Genuinely resonant and scary.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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