The rather awkwardly but evocatively titled 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House' is a slow, relatively uneventful, somewhat opaque but rewarding ghost story. There are few outright scares but the film succeeds in creating a chilling mood aided by effective performances from a small cast and evocative music. I believe 'I Am the Pretty Thing...' is a homage to Shirley Jackson and whilst I have not read her work there are certainly echoes of the film 'The Haunting' based on one of Jackson's most famous stories. The basic set-up was also vaguely reminiscent of 'The Grudge'. Overall, an unusual film that won't be to all tastes but which I enjoyed.
