Antlers ticks all my boxes; hushed dark tone, supernatural allegory for real world problems, strong performances, family drama nestled in the story. Director Cooper has told a scary little camp fire story that also touches on some of the darkness in the human condition, and offers some hope. This is the sort of horror I tend to be drawn to.
He shoots his film in a hushed darkness that is unsettling and beautiful in the way he keeps everything in shadows. He doesn't shy away from the gore that the story needs but uses it sparingly and powerfully when it is the most effective. He taps into old legends to bring about a story of addiction and its legacy. It is a clever story and truly frightening, riveting to watch.
Russell and Plemons are both great as is new comer Thomas in a a role that feels connected to the legacy of great child horror performances like in The Exorcist, The Shining, or Let the Right One In. A quiet but effective film, Antlers spins a satisfying and scary little yarn.
Antlers
Starring: Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graeme Green, Amy Madigan
Director: Scott Cooper
Writers: C. Henry Chaisson, Nick Antosca, Scott Cooper
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