The Other

More of a thriller than a horror, I found myself more invested with every minute! Great acting, cinematography and clever characters that feel real and authentic. And of course, a bonkers, over the top ending that still has me a little shook!

I saw this film thinking it would be a standard horror flick, but it was so much more. The story has depth, heart and showcases young, super talented actors in unique roles.

The script, cinematography and practical effects make The Other feels like it has a much larger budget. This independent film proves that with truly talented people behind the wheel, it doesn't take a huge budget to create a memorable and fun film. This is perfect film to insert into your regular Halloween rotation!

I thought this movie went down real smooth! Definitely had some pretty squeamish parts and good scares but didn't leave me lying awake at night which I appreciate. I thought the characters were solid! Fiona was great, and her mom, Lizzie, provided some nice levity/ a different tone. The actor who played Daniel had a great presence about him, too. Honestly, they all turned in great performances.

Also shoutout to the special effects and props team on this one, I bet they had a ton of fun putting it together (trying not to spoil anything in particular!) If you're a fan of the genre, this is definitely worth a watch!

The Other starts off slow, focusing on atmosphere and character as foster parents Robin and Daniel welcome the mysterious, mute Kathelia into their home. While the pacing may test your patience early on, it steadily builds unease with subtle supernatural elements and a growing sense that something is deeply wrong. Once it hits its stride, the film becomes intensely disturbing, with gory, haunting visuals that stick with you. Paul Etheredge leans into dread and emotional tension rather than cheap scares, making the payoff feel earned. If you're into slow-burn horror with a brutal edge, this one is worth watching.

This movie was amazing.

I felt so many emotions; sad, happy, fear, confusion, and wonder. I never knew where the plot was going next, so I was hooked to the screen throughout the tight 99 minute runtime.

There is foreshadowing with a payoff, and callbacks through quick flashbacks of prior scenes, to provide context in case you forgot what happened. You will experience the characters' lives in a very realistic way, and you will be invested in their stories.

The climax will be remembered by everyone who sees it. There is foreshadowing with a payoff. If you are a gambling man, you will understand. The payoff is WOWZERS.

Bottom line, watch this movie. It builds up to something you have never seen before. You will not regret your choice! I give it a hearty 10/10, and will be recommending it to all of my friends.

The VCR repair shop made us all watch this for the last 20 minutes and I'm glad I saw it. Because the end of this film is insane in all good and bad ways. It's just a shame we had to sit through an hour and fifteen minutes of absolute trash to get to it.

The acting is some of the worst I've seen in a film that is this competently made. The dialogue is AI for sure. But they were right, everything does pretty much have a set up and payoff. It's just not worth the watch.

Watch the RLM review, it's much more entertaining. I am looking forward to seeing all the films Mike recommended though. They seem actually good. Thanks guys.