A Mulher no Jardim

This movie was trash! I really wanted to walk out the theater. I'm done with Blumhouse ... This crap was the last straw!

Blumhouse Productions has become a powerhouse in modern horror, churning out low-budget films that consistently turn a profit. However, while their financial model is impressive, the studio's approach to horror often lacks depth, originality, and genuine terror. Rather than crafting stories with meaningful narratives or psychological complexity, Blumhouse frequently resorts to predictable jump scares, recycled tropes, and shallow characters designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience.

Jaume Collet-Serra may not be a perfect director but I have enjoyed his fun popcorn flicks like The Shallows, The Commuter and underrated horror Orphan. While it's messy script and structure does suffer from uneven directions and tone, it's interesting concept and solid thrills offer a good fun horror movie.

Placed with some interesting themes and good camerawork, the slow-burn tension and atmosphere does offer some good build up throughout. Including sound designs and colors used throughout. I do wish the writing does explore some different territories and ways, especially it's third act being pretty rough. Undoubtably, the concept was pretty interesting. Once again, Danielle Deadwyler shines with a strong performance and keeps the characters somewhat interesting, even if it doesn't always work.

For 87 minutes, the movie does feel as if it would work as a short film or a short episode. But as a whole, it's a decent horror flick.

Director Jaume Collet-Serra, ventures into the realm of psychological horror with The Women in the Yard, and the result is a thought-provoking experience. Anchored by a powerful performance from Danielle Deadwyler, the film burrows under the skin, exploring the insidious nature of grief, guilt, and the darkest corners of the human psyche.

Deadwyler portrays Ramona with a raw intensity. She is a woman fractured by loss and the weight of a terrible secret. Her physical disability, a constant reminder of the fatal car accident, mirrors her emotional paralysis. The arrival of the enigmatic Woman, played with an unsettling stillness by Okwui Okpokwasili, throws Ramona's already fragile world into chilling disarray. Okpokwasili's presence is a masterclass in understated horror; her veiled face and pronouncements of "Today's the day" create an atmosphere of relentless dread.

Collet-Serra expertly crafts a sense of claustrophobia within the confines of the isolated farmhouse. The cinematography, often bathed in stark daylight that somehow feels more menacing than darkness, amplifies the feeling of being exposed and vulnerable. The unsettling sound design further contributes to the creeping unease, making the ordinary seem sinister.

However, The Women in the Yard transcends mere jump scares, delving into profound and disturbing themes. The film cleverly uses the supernatural to externalize Ramona's internal torment. Saying anything further at this point, drifts us into spoiler territory.

The revelation of the Woman's true nature is a chilling twist that reframes the entire film. It forces the audience to reconsider every interaction and realize the battle Ramona is fighting. The ending, unsettling and leaves a lingering sense of unease.

While some may find the pacing deliberate and the horror more psychological than visceral, The Women in the Yard is a compelling and disturbing. It's a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on the shadows we carry within ourselves.

I can't say I was impressed by The Woman In The Yard. It starts promising, a bit intriguing and mysterious but then it just went downhill. Weak writing was the major cause for a failed horror movie. The acting from the very small cast was okay though, nothing bad to write about them, but the plot just didn't help to save this movie. I'm not going to go into details as I don't want to spoil the story for future viewers but there were just things that didn't make any sense at all and that's why this wasn't a good movie. A bit boring as well at one point. I wouldn't waste my time with this one if I were you.

I'm not used to 'blumhouse' horrors - But i happened along this movie and I think it did a great job - it looks very good - professional - and the acting from the star woman is great - she herself plays a very sad person - self defeated and that topic is handled very well.

I dont have anything bad to say about this movie - I think it was careful handling the topic of depression and it was pg13 which was amazing bc it is very dark matter for such a rating. I've struggled a LOT with depression and I felt this movie honored it - while still having a story and entertaining horror elements.

I wasnt scared but i felt the dread of the main star and there is horror in that dread. I think they kept the story simple but yet it is psychological - and again it's pg13 so good on them for doing a good job. I dont know how anyone can call this a bad movie. Sure it wasn't some big huge iconic thing but it wasn't bad.

I can tell work went into it and though some parts were a little annoying - i think that's forgiveable - It's actually a smarter movie than i expected - I was impressed with the latter part of the movie. I also wanted to mention that i gave it 6 but maybe that's just bc I am very harsh - don't know - Most movies are a 2 to me, so this getting a 6 is actually very good.