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Blumhouse horror has a bit of a reputation.
In short, it makes fun genre thrill rides over blood-curdling chillers and that’s totally okay.
Every so often, though, a more thought-provoking gem sneaks through.
And this year, The Woman in the Yard surprised me in much the same way.
Today’s the day."
Sun-drenched dread
Inside, tensions rise as Ramona tries to distract Annie and control an agitated Tay.
“How are we gonna do that if we don’t even know her name?”
Tay shouts, sparking a bust-up between the teen and his mother.
Is she a ghost?
My mind raced over the mystery, trying to find any clue that’d tell me.
Though it’s not the kind of strength you might wish for if you’re fond of happy endings.
As Ramona weeps, The Woman forces her hands back until the gun rests just under her chin.
All of which see their stories through to the bitter, tear-jerking end.
So, did she go through with it?
She’s been living with this for a long time.
Personally, I came away thinking the opposite.
Sometimes, sadly, the demons win and every so often, Blumhouse dares to remind us.
The Woman in the Yard is in cinemas now.
For more unmissable movie recommendations, check out the previous entries in our weeklyBig Screen Spotlightseries.
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