There are quite a few movies like this peppering the horror genre. Indeed, after about 30 minutes, I stopped watching because I really didn't want to see yet another "perfect family" flick - especially as it isn't one of my favourite brands. But I read somewhere that it gets crazier as it unfolds, so I came back the next day to give it a second chance. And I was so glad I did.

This definitely subverts the cosy sub-genre and slices it up into its own volatile cocktail. I got a strong sense of satire and surreality - where nothing is meant to be taken too seriously, beautifully finished with the perfect ending to this notion. Like similar movies, it attacks the "apple-pie, happy family, white-picket fence" cliche, but here it is far more nuanced and, consequently, unsettling. You really are not sure what the characters really want as the plot turns challenge both them and the viewers.

As it turns out, this is a breath of fresh air to my pre-judging and weary eyes (nose). Special mention for the two very good lead actresses, and what is an amazing achievement on a very limited budget. Well done !

First film of Dead Northern 2022 and what a start to have to a festival. This film is very visually pleasing to the eye and the clever creative way of lighting does not disappoint. Reminds me of Only God Forgives. Has a very perverse twist hindering on incest with the main characters father dating a younger person who is similar to her deceased mother but is made more and more to look like her. Wish it had more of a flushed out story but this film does open itself to a prequel which I think would be interesting to see and hope the same team would do that if it ever happens. Hopefully Dead Northern brings us more gems like this.