The director is out for blood, and while this is a slow-burn affair that craftily bides its time until just the proper moment to unleash a flurry of dexterously ominous thrills, the craven wickedness of it all is portentously intoxicating.

It's the rare horror film that's actually more effective in psychological terms than in suspense ones.

As a psychodrama about a troubled mother and daughter, this movie is gripping from start to finish.

MacDonald's menacing morality tale explores the dangers of casual occult belief with flair and confidence.