If you asked what kind of movie this is, I could probably pin it as a psychological horror film, but it’s so much more than that. I can honestly say that I felt actual stress while watching ALONE WITH YOU. From eerie crying to some classic “flashlight in the dark” style scares, I felt incredibly tense as the film took me further and further through the rabbit hole of Charlie’s hellish downward spiral. Even the jump scares felt natural and not forced. The scares in this movie were slow and incredibly effective. Barbara Crampton definitely hit the uncomfortable nail on the head with her character in this film. I always feel weirded out about people who are super religious, especially when your entire life is dedicated to putting down those whose beliefs vastly differ. Charlie’s mother, played by the always amazing Barbara Crampton, displayed the overbearing behavior of an overly Religious parent. As I was watching I kept wondering to myself if this film was going to carry a heavy theme of mental health and I personally believe that it did, although other critics may disagree. The atmosphere of the film is pretty heavy with an ominous tone only helping the film be that much more unsettling. Some of these subtleties lead into the paranormal or unusual occurrences that take place while Charlie’s alone. I noticed some very subtle mannerisms and other things that made Charlie appear off to me, and that’s a theme that carried on throughout the film. It’s the anniversary of her relationship with her partner Simone (Emma Myles), and Charlie’s waiting for her to come home and celebrate. The first thing I noticed is that the main character, Charlie (played by Emily Bennett) seemed a bit off. Would it be an arthouse film? Could it be a supernatural slasher? I had no idea that I was going to be thoroughly spooked during the entire duration of this movie. Based on the synopsis, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. The bait for me to check out this film was the fact that Barbara Crampton was a player in the story which immediately reeled me in. I honestly had no expectations going into this. The longer she waits the more trapped she is in a hellish fever dream existing in their Brooklyn apartment. Emily Bennett‘s and Justin Brooks’s ALONE WITH YOU happens to be one of those films, and I’m absolutely thrilled I had the opportunity to check out this nightmare birthed from the minds of Bennett and Brooks.Ī woman eagerly awaits the arrival of her partner on their anniversary. Every once in a while a film comes along that I get the opportunity to check out that I likely otherwise wouldn’t have.
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