: The dark, heavy subject matter revealed at the end (involving a "pedophile" and a "sex pest") left some audience members feeling the film was overly "pretentious" or that the twist was "unearned". Viewer Perspectives

“A year after a young girl's disappearance, a family gathers... unfortunately, the best way I can describe this movie is to compare it to disappointing sex—the excitement and tension build only for absolutely nothing to happen.” www.someonereadthis.com · 5 years ago Genre Sci-Fi / Family Drama / Mystery Pacing Very Slow (Slow Burn) Visuals Strong Cinematography / Retro 80s Aesthetic Recommended For

: Director Carl Strathie is noted for a "minimalist approach" that relies on suspense and lighting—reminiscent of Close Encounters of the Third Kind —rather than high-budget CGI.

: Some viewers found the film to be a frustrating "slow burn" , with repetitive scenes that could have been condensed into a short film.

“This is a gut punch of a story that deals in subject matter both tragic, disturbing and is tough to watch, but the execution and artistic forces are remarkable.” Podcasting Them Softly · 5 years ago

: The orchestral music by David Stone Hamilton is widely considered a highlight, creating a haunting and "freaky" auditory experience.

: Though the cast is British, the film is set in 1980s Pennsylvania. Some critics found the American accents distracting and the script's dialogue "stilted" or "clichéd".