Similar to such recent ghost stories as Insidious, Sinister and The Conjuring, the film "begins with a house and a tragedy". It centers around the quiet teen Evan Asher (Harrison Gilbertson), his family and a neighborhood girl named Sam (Liana Liberato). Scenes are filled with moody lighting, jump scares and plenty of great sound design. The effective cinematography and absorbing narrative are a surprise since this is only Mac Carter's second film. There is really nothing new here but I found myself attached to the endearing characters, especially Evan and Sam. Gilbertson and Liberato are true stand-outs. Some may find the ending abrupt and out of character with what audiences expect but it helps set itself apart.
3½ unusually understanding parents out of 5
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