Threshold

Threshold steps out of the typical psycho/horror genre with a psychological and in some ways spiritual thriller that makes you doubt and question reality. Lots of thrilling twists and turns, super-fun to watch, and great performances all around. Not everyone is going to have the intelligence to understand it as it's not a "slasher" but more a mind-bender. Great popcorn movie with thought and heart.

Perlman's film is everything a sci-fi meets domestic mystery should have. It's eerie, well sequenced, and always leaves the viewer uncertain whether what's happening is scientifically explainable or a paranormal phenomenon imposing itself on a chaotic Earth. The writer-director could've easily made it sappy, or banal, or reductionistic. Instead, he teases in just the right blend of supernatural possibility through atmospheric terror putting a tragedy-stricken couple to test, as strangers and stranger events maraud them. A very under the radar gem.

Impressive directorial debut by writer-director Perlman. I enjoyed the well-written female protagonist, in particular the insightful ways in which her character is crafted. Also impressive is the etherial aspect to the both the mystical qualities of the story and the VFX that visualize them. Worth a watch.

The movie plays like the simple plot needed filler.

There was no suspense or thrill.

One element seemed unnecessarily supernatural when the reality of The Woman could have been a much more horrifying story.

The acting is trash. It could have passed if the film were better told or condensed.

The good reviews I read were clearly paid / compensated.

Powerful performances by the talented young cast, beautiful dream-like cinematography and creative plot twists lift this surprisingly poignant thriller far above its "horror" genre. This is a timely tale of love and loss and a personal search for answers in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. This one is well worth a watch - and a re-watch!