The House at Hallow End Review: A Haunting Tale of Home Renovation and Emotional Turmoil
In this chilling home renovation horror, new mother Harper (Katie Parker) and her baby daughter move in with her mother, Sadie (Patricia Heaton), to transform an old, run-down house. The team is joined by Bette (Emma Fitzpatrick), a live-in carer who is unexpectedly pregnant. As the renovation progresses, Harper encounters strange noises, shadows, and visions of a peculiar figure with a beak-like face, leaving her increasingly disturbed. But is this a genuine threat, or merely the product of her frayed nerves?
Writer and director Angela Gulner's debut, initially reminiscent of the 2014 breakout hit 'The Babadook', explores the fine line between external danger and internal turmoil. The film delves into a subgenre that blends horror with profound emotional impact, earning its place as a tear-jerking masterpiece within the broader horror genre. While classics like Nicolas Roeg's 'Don't Look Now' often prioritize the chilling factor, 'The House at Hallow End' takes a different approach, intertwining haunting imagery with a powerful plot twist that delivers an emotional punch. This unique blend of horror and parent-child bond exploration makes it a standout addition to the genre.
