The opening scenes are enjoyably creepy and effective, creating a slow but undeniable increase in tension, where the limited dialogue feeds the babysitter's isolation and had me wondering what will happen next. Only, it doesn't explain how this stalker manages to get away when the parents return home and he is in the house. Maybe I'm missing something there but that just seems odd to me. But this is the only notable let down in the movie and it doesn't alter the creepy factor in any negative way.
Having now seen this a second time, my opinions of it have changed quite a lot. I really enjoyed the bond between Julia and Jill and the old dude is also a good extra. The build up of tension as the story progresses is a real feature, largely successful because of better than average acting, as well as clever directing and lighting. In fact I would say at times the actors commitment to their roles is quite excellent.
The word 'tight' comes to mind here, it's an efficient and effective production that I would recommend if you're looking for genuine scares without over the top violence and gore.
Having now seen this a second time, my opinions of it have changed quite a lot. I really enjoyed the bond between Julia and Jill and the old dude is also a good extra. The build up of tension as the story progresses is a real feature, largely successful because of better than average acting, as well as clever directing and lighting. In fact I would say at times the actors commitment to their roles is quite excellent.
The word 'tight' comes to mind here, it's an efficient and effective production that I would recommend if you're looking for genuine scares without over the top violence and gore.