In 1996 Brazil, firefighter Ana (Marjorie Estiano) returns to work after a shocking incident in her past surfaces. The traumatic event, which occurred when she was just a child, is hinted at through a disturbing flashback - her disturbed mother attempted to carry out a murder-suicide. This dark history lingers as Ana begins her new job, tackling the unsettling case of a dilapidated nursing home in the middle of nowhere.
Upon arriving at the scene, an eerie feeling pervades. The residents are reluctant to admit they called for assistance, and the crumbling nursing home itself seems to exude malevolent energy. This is a setup classic for Ana's troubled past to collide with her present-day perils. The horror genre has increasingly turned its attention to traumatic backstories, recognizing that vulnerability is an inherent part of humanity.
The film's approach to trauma horror may not break new ground, but it delivers a deeply unnerving and visually stunning experience. The cinematography paints a vivid picture of Ana's growing unease as she navigates the decaying nursing home. A sense of disorientation pervades the narrative, leaving the viewer questioning whether this is Ana's bad dream or someone else's.
The production design is a standout aspect of the film, conjuring an atmosphere that's both unsettling and captivating. The result is a minor but intriguing entry into the trauma horror canon, one that will keep you on edge as it masterfully weaves together Ana's dark past with her present-day terror.
Upon arriving at the scene, an eerie feeling pervades. The residents are reluctant to admit they called for assistance, and the crumbling nursing home itself seems to exude malevolent energy. This is a setup classic for Ana's troubled past to collide with her present-day perils. The horror genre has increasingly turned its attention to traumatic backstories, recognizing that vulnerability is an inherent part of humanity.
The film's approach to trauma horror may not break new ground, but it delivers a deeply unnerving and visually stunning experience. The cinematography paints a vivid picture of Ana's growing unease as she navigates the decaying nursing home. A sense of disorientation pervades the narrative, leaving the viewer questioning whether this is Ana's bad dream or someone else's.
The production design is a standout aspect of the film, conjuring an atmosphere that's both unsettling and captivating. The result is a minor but intriguing entry into the trauma horror canon, one that will keep you on edge as it masterfully weaves together Ana's dark past with her present-day terror.
! I mean, the way they captured the feeling of unease and dread is just perfect. It's like you're right there with Ana, navigating that creepy nursing home. And the cinematography? Mind blown 
! The way it uses lighting and shadows to create an eerie atmosphere is just masterful.
! I love how it leaves you questioning what's real and what's not - it's like your own worst nightmares come to life.
. It may not break new ground, but it's a solid entry into the genre and will keep you on edge from start to finish 
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the production design in that nursing home is so creepy it makes my skin crawl, like what kind of person designs a place like that?! 
and ana's backstory is just... wow, its like her past is literally haunting her present. i loved how the film slowly unravels the mystery but also keeps you guessing if this is all in ana's head or not 
️. I mean, who doesn't love a good slow burn? The way the story sets up Ana's troubled past and how it ties into her current case is so masterful! And oh man, that production design is on another level 
. The way the film explores trauma and vulnerability is super thought-provoking too 
. Not to mention that Ana's character development is pretty compelling... I mean, you can't help but root for her (or at least feel bad for her 
). Overall, it was a solid watch 
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️. The cinematography is insane, it really makes you feel like you're there with Ana as she's investigating. What's crazy about this movie is how they use Ana's past trauma to create this sense of unease and disorientation - it's so well done, I won't lie, it freaked me out a bit 
. The production design is also top notch, I loved the way they made the nursing home look all creepy and abandoned. Overall, it's not a game-changer in terms of originality, but it's still a solid horror movie that'll keep you on edge 
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This flick is just another iteration of the same old "dark past = crazy present" nonsense 
. I mean, Ana's got demons, but so do most people... why make her the only one with PTSD? 
And don't even get me started on how predictable the whole setup is 
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Ana's journey is a testament to that, she's faced with her demons and still manages to push through, it's the little things about this film that make it so captivating. The way the director handles the tension is on point, you can feel the unease from start to finish 
