Overview
- The supernatural folk-horror premiered at SXSW 2026 to strong reviews that praise its sustained scares, with some critics noting a loss of focus late in the film.
- Reviewers highlight Damian McCarthy’s precise jump scares, immersive sound design, and Colm Hogan’s clear, low-light cinematography.
- Adam Scott is commended for a dramatic, non-comedic performance as novelist Ohm Bauman, providing a steady anchor for the story.
- The film unfolds in a remote Irish hotel steeped in witch lore and a missing-person mystery, favoring atmosphere over gore and avoiding heavy exposition.
- NEON has scheduled a U.S. theatrical release for May 1, with early scores including /Film’s 8/10 and IndieWire’s B+.