Based on BA Paris's novel 'The Breakdown,' this thriller feels overly obvious, lacking depth in plot and character performance. The striking medieval mansion, Elsing Hall, serves as the film's backdrop, playing into both the setting's ghostly rumors and its impact on property value. The story revolves around Cass, a schoolteacher haunted by guilt after neglecting a friend in distress. As murders unfold and Cass struggles with possible early-onset dementia, the narrative attempts to innovate with themes of guilt but ultimately delivers a bland viewing experience marred by cliché jump scares.
The stunning location of Elsing Hall, with its romantic moat and arched doorways, outshines the plot, serving as a beautiful backdrop to the thriller.
The film's attempt to weave themes of guilt and mental decline into a narrative filled with jump scares falls flat, often lacking genuine emotional depth.
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