Abattoir

what a let down

Rated: 4.2/10 ⭐️

I hoped for a unique haunted house vibe, but the messy plot left me pretty underwhelmed.

What Worked:
Bousman’s design of stitching together tragedy rooms is wild, using great “show-don't-tell” techniques for an eerie, claustrophobic weight. Through my Faith Methodism lens, Julia’s push for truth reminds me we need grace and community to heal from grief, rather than letting trauma consume us. Fimognari’s moody cinematography also anchors the grim town perfectly.

The Cuts:
The middle part really dragged for me; heavy exposition stalls the momentum before we reach the house. Keeping it spoiler-free, the villain’s plan feels half-baked, and the vague mechanics left me feeling a little lost. Plus, the weird hardboiled noir dialogue doesn’t fit the modern setting, making emotional beats feel flat.

Verdict:
A visually interesting but messy flick. Okay for a late-night conceptual haunted house watch, but skip if you need a tight, fast-paced thriller.

Favorite Line: “We’re going to build a house of many rooms.”

The ending was lackluster and left far too many questions

what a let down

Rated: 4.2/10 ⭐️

I hoped for a unique haunted house vibe, but the messy plot left me pretty underwhelmed.

What Worked:
Bousman’s design of stitching together tragedy rooms is wild, using great “show-don't-tell” techniques for an eerie, claustrophobic weight. Through my Faith Methodism lens, Julia’s push for truth reminds me we need grace and community to heal from grief, rather than letting trauma consume us. Fimognari’s moody cinematography also anchors the grim town perfectly.

The Cuts:
The middle part really dragged for me; heavy exposition stalls the momentum before we reach the house. Keeping it spoiler-free, the villain’s plan feels half-baked, and the vague mechanics left me feeling a little lost. Plus, the weird hardboiled noir dialogue doesn’t fit the modern setting, making emotional beats feel flat.

Verdict:
A visually interesting but messy flick. Okay for a late-night conceptual haunted house watch, but skip if you need a tight, fast-paced thriller.

Favorite Line: “We’re going to build a house of many rooms.”

The ending was lackluster and left far too many questions