One of the great opening halves of any film this year, takes some unexpected turns in the second half in a film that reveals itself to be something other than a (folk) horror film. I was not expecting for where this film went or to have it reveal itself to be something more. If you want to see why horror is used to do more than scare, Rabbit Trap will clue you in.
When you see the film, see it as big as possible and with the best sound system possible. The opening moments of this film are as perfect a marriage of sound and image as you can get. It's stunning. Had I seen this at home I would have replayed it 9 or 10 times (and if you see this at home use headphones). The use of sound is so magnificent it should be up for an Oscar, and should be used as a reason for people to see films in theaters. The images are equally arresting.
This is a film that you have to take on its own terms. As I said this film doesn't go and do what you expect, if you fight against it you won't like the film. I fought it and it took me some time to think about the film for me to settle on my feelings for the film.
This is a super film for those who want chills and feelings beyond jump scares.
Go see it.
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