A creepy little indie about an amateur filmmaker who creates her own stop-motion production after her abusive mother becomes incapacitated. It's a lonely and obsessive process, which leads to a lot of impressive visuals and an increasingly detached hold on reality. This was such a great premise for a horror movie, and one I'm surprised I hadn't seen done before. There isn't a shred of CG to be found within it, which is to be commended in addition to its originality and ingenuity. It's a hand-crafted tribute to filmmakers such as Jan Švankmajer or the Quay Brothers and reminds you how disturbing stop-motion can be when done right. While all the elements don't add up quite as well as I would have liked, there's still plenty worth seeing if you're a fan of the animation style.
3½ unformed clumps of wax out of 5
You've convinced me. It's definitely going on the list.
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