As much as many horror genre fans hate to admit it, ghosts stories are deeply spiritual.

There's has been a resurgence of interest in the ghost story as an exploration of mortality in recent years. Films such as The Dark and the Wicked, Saint Maud and Relic for example all address death and loss almost exclusively as a spiritual experience.

In Martyrs Lane, all the usual Horror tropes are stripped bare, leaving only the only true significance of any ghost story; a contemplation on death.

It occasionally makes for some uncomfortable viewing. Perhaps one of the more successful aspects of this story was the way it incorporated faith and religion.

I think we've grown used to seeing the religion as some kind of superpower in the fight against demonic possession, here through, faith is effectively powerless as an instrument of change.

The acting performances and direction are incredible.

This is a touching exploration of our place in the world, our existence and a powerful reminder of how short our time on earth can me.

Child death always leaves you feeling sad, no matter how good the story. The two little leads were great. Beautiful, smart little girls. For the person that didn't understand it, Rachel was the middle sister if not Bex twin I think, Lilith's son hit her with the car and killed her. The mother never spoke of it again and Bex was mean because she had trouble coping as well. The little boy belonged to the lady that was passing through, she only stayed a couple of nights, that was explained. Once Leah took the lock of hair it woke up Rachel's spirit and she wanted to be heard. So she came to Leah to tell her the story. And her death upset the mother so bad she went into early labor, that's why Leah was born early. When she asks "are you going to tell dad?" She meant "are you going to tell him about Racheals ghost?" It was a good movie and played out well.

Good one. It's not a typical jumpscare film - working much better as a drama with a strong atmosphere- and thank god for that, because reading the plot I was thinking "just another generic ghost story".

The acting from the main children is absolutely incredible, so realistic, so credible. The relationships in the family very distinct and well crafted. The good vs evil vs grey area always there. Emotionally very strong and very well shot. It's a bit predictable, but it's a really good story avoiding a lot of clichés.