This movie consists of both handheld and home-surveillance footage. It is recovered after police discover dead bodies in a home, which we view via bodycam footage. A camera is also discovered and what's documented are the events leading up to the disappearance of Annabelle, who was given a camera as a gift and uses it to film her imaginary internet show, "Life of Belle."
The first half hour or so of the movie is a bit of a chore. The news segment portion is a bit fake as they usually are from movies of this nature, and the acting is really, really bad. However, once we get to the family footage, what transpires is a rather disturbing concoction of Paranormal Activity (2007), Baby Blues (2008), and Skinamarink (2022). We learn early on that the mom is a bit unbalanced, but it only takes a few days without the dad to see how badly unbalanced she is as she's left to watch the kids in his absence. The question that we're wondering throughout this is if the threat is paranormal or psychological. The kids, sadly, are the ones dealing with mom and that's where the disturbing elements can really get to you.
I honestly did not care much for this movie on an entertainment level, but as a work of horror, it's definitely one that creeps on you after the rather rocky beginning. The acting by the family is very good and the final moment before the credits roll is terrifying and memorable. This is one that definitely deserves to have an audience, which is why I took the time out of my day to review it on here. It's not for everyone, but as a found-footage flick, this one has a bit more bite to it compared to most.
8 out of 10.
The first half hour or so of the movie is a bit of a chore. The news segment portion is a bit fake as they usually are from movies of this nature, and the acting is really, really bad. However, once we get to the family footage, what transpires is a rather disturbing concoction of Paranormal Activity (2007), Baby Blues (2008), and Skinamarink (2022). We learn early on that the mom is a bit unbalanced, but it only takes a few days without the dad to see how badly unbalanced she is as she's left to watch the kids in his absence. The question that we're wondering throughout this is if the threat is paranormal or psychological. The kids, sadly, are the ones dealing with mom and that's where the disturbing elements can really get to you.
I honestly did not care much for this movie on an entertainment level, but as a work of horror, it's definitely one that creeps on you after the rather rocky beginning. The acting by the family is very good and the final moment before the credits roll is terrifying and memorable. This is one that definitely deserves to have an audience, which is why I took the time out of my day to review it on here. It's not for everyone, but as a found-footage flick, this one has a bit more bite to it compared to most.
8 out of 10.