A surprisingly esoteric entry this year, one that will require a bit of patience on the part of the viewer. Having read the source material I think this is superior in subtle ways, but this is a film exclusively made for cult audiences, not the type of movie that will pander to the lowest common denominator or those seeking a quick horror romp. There are definitely scenes of visual creepiness and moments of terror but the true horror in this film is a building existential disquiet… Factors that might come off as bad writing or pandering to clichés payoff in effective ways as both the viewer and main character begin putting the pieces together to a far larger conspiracy and stark implications. Despite a low budget, the movie’s ‘flaws’ are often obfuscation and intentional distraction, as movie deals with numerous esoteric philosophies and concepts that slowly come together in a satisfying finale and reveal. If anything brings the movie down is that the payoff feels it takes too long to deliver, and this is not a short film. The opening sequence is so disjointed and out of place from the rest of the film that reconciling it with the eventual payoff requires good memory and a bit of effort. But if you are willing to put forth the mental effort and have an affinity for occult concepts, this movie is well worth the investment.