The Hallow
A family who moved into a remote mill house in Ireland finds themselves in a fight for survival with demonic creatures living in the woods.
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Director
: Corin Hardy -
Casting
: Joseph Mawle, Bojana Novakovic, Michael McElhatton -
Production
: Fantastic Films, Occupant Entertainment
Our thoughts
6
7
7
Summary
The Hallow manages to deliver scares right from the start, and they persist until long after the closing credits, which should leave impatient viewers thoroughly satisfied. The film gradually builds tension before unleashing a series of well-executed creature scares, drawing upon Irish mythology surrounding spirits and fairy-like creatures that assimilate intruders in their forest sanctuary. There are numerous aspects to appreciate hereu2014the eerie setting sets the perfect mood, the premise is solid and believable. It's also refreshing to see the couple's rational reaction to the terrifying situationu2014running for their lives. If there's one drawback to the film, it's the early introduction of the monsters. Perhaps a more gradual build-up of tension and extending the runtime by ten to fifteen minutes would have heightened its impact. Nevertheless, The Hallow manages to hit all the right horror notes, offering a convincing and creative experience. I'd give it an eight out of ten.