England in the early 1940's. Adeline Gray (a fine and appealing portrayal by Helen Crevel) and her daughter Chloe (a solid performance by Layla Watts) seek shelter in an old rundown manor. After Chloe suddenly goes missing, Adeline suspects that a scary doll possessed by the vengeful spirit of a witch (a creepy portrayal by Claire Carreno) is responsible.
Writer/director Lawrence Fowler relates the absorbing and intricate story at a deliberate pace, offers a flavorsome period atmosphere, ably crafts a spooky and unsettling ooga-booga mood, and delivers a few neat twists, with one especially tragic twist adding some unexpected depth and poignancy to the proceedings. Philip Ridout lends sturdy support as kindly neighbor Arthur Harper. A nifty little fright flick.
Writer/director Lawrence Fowler relates the absorbing and intricate story at a deliberate pace, offers a flavorsome period atmosphere, ably crafts a spooky and unsettling ooga-booga mood, and delivers a few neat twists, with one especially tragic twist adding some unexpected depth and poignancy to the proceedings. Philip Ridout lends sturdy support as kindly neighbor Arthur Harper. A nifty little fright flick.