Yet another lacklustre creepy kid movie
After a promising start, Elliot’s behavior begins to change as the movie progresses. He becomes more and more agitated, and at one point even starts to levitate. This is all the more strange because it’s a movie about a child who is being terrorized by evil forces, so it would make sense for him to be scared and distressed. But instead, he seems almost excited by the situation - as if he’s enjoying being scared. ..
Anthony is the son of a pair of twins who were supposedly killed in a car accident. He and his brother, who was also supposed to have died, move to a small Finnish town to begin a new life together after experiencing the aforementioned tragedy.
The family seems to have no idea what to do with themselves and their new home. They are constantly on the run from strange things, and the only thing that seems to make things better is when Elliot starts to drink. But even then, it’s not long before he starts to relapse.
Rachel is a strange girl who always seems to be looking out for herself. She’s not the most popular girl in her town, and her neighbours don’t seem to like her very much. But she’s always been a bit off-putting, and they’re just the ones who can see it.
Rachel is struggling to cope with the trauma of her family’s recent tragedies. At home, she’s plagued by dark dreams about her other son, Nathan, and the horrific events that have surrounded her family. Her waking life is as much of a nightmare as Elliot starts to talk to an imagined version of his dead brother and he seemingly becomes possessed by him too. He then draws scary pictures that point to Rachel’s death! ..
The Twin is a horror movie that we have seen before. It has suspicious-looking townsfolk and possession themes. It is like a cross between Midsommar and Rosemary’s Baby, but comparisons can be made with other movies.
The film has its share of problems, but it’s still worth watching. The director manages to create a tense and creepy atmosphere, while the cast does a good job in their roles. However, the film’s biggest flaw is its lack of scares.
The movie is poorly written because it relies too much on its horror elements to make a strong case for itself. The story is too convoluted and the twists are not well-executed, making it difficult to follow.
The story of a group of kids who are possessed by a spirit is premise that could have been so much more interesting. The haunted houses and pagan rituals are nice, but the movie feels like it’s trying too hard to be something it’s not. The ending is also a little too convenient for what seems like an otherwise well-done horror movie.
It’s a shame that this film doesn’t live up to its potential. The cinematography is often top-notch, the director has talent, and the story had a lot of potential. There’s even a jump scare that is reasonably well-executed. However, with a muddled script that is overloaded with cliched dialogue, and a surprise ending that isn’t that much of a surprise, this film falls short. ..
If you want to watch this movie, despite its flaws, it is available on Shudder now. It’s not a complete waste of time due to the positives I have already mentioned. But if you want something that truly chills your bones, consider some of the other moves that have been mentioned in this article as titles such as Hereditary and The Omen do most of what The Twin does only a hundred times better.
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