The tags of 'crime' 'drama' 'mystery' 'thriller' fit this perfectly; the bigger mystery is why some associate this as a horror film.
The acting is outstanding, and the basic story excellent. It does run out of steam some, with the lead up to the conclusion best described as awkward. However, the strong points to this film very much outweigh its faults.
Though it gets slow in parts, especially in portions where the direction of the plot is a little too predictable, ultimately what is less predictable is how Plummer's character reacts to what unfolds, regardless of how odd the latter sequences can be in moments.
The film is both thought provoking and disturbing, and in the end is well worth watching.
The acting is outstanding, and the basic story excellent. It does run out of steam some, with the lead up to the conclusion best described as awkward. However, the strong points to this film very much outweigh its faults.
Though it gets slow in parts, especially in portions where the direction of the plot is a little too predictable, ultimately what is less predictable is how Plummer's character reacts to what unfolds, regardless of how odd the latter sequences can be in moments.
The film is both thought provoking and disturbing, and in the end is well worth watching.