Starts off as every 'family moves to isolated creepy place in the countryside' film, embraces those tropes and commits itself to doing it RIGHT. Mysterious neighbors giving ominous warnings? Check. Strange creepy creatures? Check. Local mythology? Check. Child in peril? Triple, nay, quadruple, check. Manages to mix body horror, creepy mythology and dark fantasy grounded in realism with a visually engaging and emotionally resonate film. The practical effects are top notch, creating some damn effective creatures. A slow start heavy on character building works in a nice horror amalgam that ROCKS the third act and leaves you wanting more.
The Hallow