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NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

mike18040 Not your typical horror movie, but it just gave me the creeps. If you're expecting a bloody or gory movie you will be disappointed. It is just a somewhat slow paced, but very good, indie movie. I found it to be very creepy at times and although not a blockbuster hit I think it's definitely worth a watch.

Scarecrow-88 Professional photographic artist Shawn and his wife Helen relocate to a farmhouse in the country outside New York City after a failed pregnancy. A cabin a few feet away very well could be haunted by the spirit of a witch who curses those attempting to get pregnant out of revenge for her own child's murder at the hands of her husband. Shawn is tormented by her presence and a black crow which is always around to bother him. Shawn's thumb was stuck by a tooth in the cabin, an infection has set in, and is getting worse. Soon he begins investigating the history of the cabin and the witch. Is he actually experiencing these events or are they a figment of his imagination? The film establishes the possibility that he's a victim of inherited paranoid schizophrenia..his father murdered his mother then committed suicide, so the possibility is there that he himself suffers such a mental illness. This could pose a threat to his wife, who has become pregnant again.I thought the work of Andrew Bowen and Maxene Bahns as the Burnetts was quite solid, with developed characters you care about, and I appreciated the attempt to slowly build a spooky atmospheric story about the possible witch's ghost who lives in a creepy cabin, but for some reason, the film never quite satisfied me. Maybe it was because it was so obvious. It was rather predictable as well, even the twist at the end, it's so calculated in such a way, that you see the results before they happen. Or, at least I did, and I'm as dense as they come. The psychological angle is blatantly established to set up the lingering possibility of his suffering a mental disorder, but you always wonder if what he is experiencing is true. John Schneider has a supporting role as Helen's big brother, Frank Higgins, a construction supervisor always at odds with Shawn over the idea of leaving the country home out of worry that the witch will take their baby. Frank plans on using land given to Helen to build houses on, providing them with the temporary residence until he finished their new home. What started out as a refreshing change for the couple slowly deteriorates as Shawn becomes overwhelmed with the legend surrounding the cabin..that, and his neighbor, Fulton Moss(Brett Rice)fuels his paranoia with information regarding the witch and how she has effected his pregnant cow. I think those accustomed with films such as this already know that it will not end well for Shawn either way..if he's imagining everything, he's a nutcase, but if he's right, his wife's in danger. The result won't surprise those who have seen their share of these kinds of movies. The film is seen through the point-of-view of Shawn, so we are part of his torment, and growing paranoia. We see the occurrences in the cabin, and the witch that pops up from time to time, so the viewer is experiencing what he does. We can sympathize because everyone considers him a nuisance with suspicious behavioral problems. But, the film choreographs it in such a way that as the story plays out, you aren't shocked or surprised..and that's the rub, they obviously want to shock you with how the story unfolds, yet the result doesn't. A nice try, nonetheless..call it average of it's type, one that won't remain with you very long after watching it.

karaktakus99 this film is not really a horror film, but more of a supernatural thriller like sixth sense. in that sense, it has a ghost and scary scenes, but also focuses on the psychology of its characters. i was intrigued by the characters and got caught up in their tragic love story. yes, there are familiar ghost story elements here, but the story is handled well, with intriguing developments that kept me glued to my seat as the suspense escalated. at several points it sent chills down my spine and gave me goosebumps - my standard for an effective chiller! (it's also got a couple of jump-out-of-your-seat moments!!)... i also really liked the ending!... it involves a twist i didn't see coming (and i saw it with some friends who didn't either)... if Saw 5 or Hostel is your idea of a great horror movie, you should probably skip this one, but if enjoy intelligent, character-based chillers like the Orphanage and the Others, then you will like it.

jimcola It is only a matter of time before Mix will join the ranks of other talents at the annual Oscar Awards. He has a keen sense of what it takes to mesmerize the audience. In the short while I have seen your work, you continue to both surprise me and entertain me. The public needs to see his original work as we now see it, and I feel it is only a matter of time that you will be going on to even greater challenges, and being a very successful star. As he gains in stardom, more and more actors and actresses will want to be associated with him. What a thrill it will someday be, to hear the announcer speak those immortal words, "and the Academy Award goes to....... Richard Mix, first-time nominee; first-time winner." With the competition so fierce, Mix still has the ability to keep the movie-goer entertained.