I liked how the timeline fragmented about halfway through, adding a bit more confusion to the proceedings which helps in the payoff. I like how they tied his original fears into the appearance of the creature. I like the washed out look of movie. I like the way that the main character was targeted by the creature, I guess it always wants to get it's kid, regardless of how long it takes for the target to face his or her fears. I like how it took on a different appearance and different mode of attack depending on the target.

I didn't like how the film just stopped. I didn't like how some threads were left hanging, like people who disappeared without satisfying resolution. I didn't like how some characters gave conflicting advice minutes apart. I didn't like the lack of blood or harder violence, despite the opportunity to include it (my guess is that there will be an unrated director's cut).

The performances were decent, despite a lacking script. Barry Watson stars as Tim, our would be hero and target of the entity's attention. Emily Deshanel portrays a childhood friend who has a grounding effect on Tim. The rest of the cast moves in and out of focus as the plot needed them.

Bottomline. I can't defend this as a good movie, it's not. I can't call this a scary movie, jump scares alone do not make a horror film. My enjoyment of this movie is completely irrational. But that is what happens sometimes with the movies, they affect us in odd ways sometimes and we find ourselves enjoying the unlikely. Hopefully someone else feels the same way.

Recommended.

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