The Wailing is a film that manages to unsettle without relying on grand theatrics. Its dense atmosphere and the way it blends supernatural horror with a deeply human story make it stand out in the landscape of Spanish cinema. It reminded me, in part, of The Entity, but here the focus shifts: instead of a mother, the protagonists are young women facing their own fears and traumas. What captivated me the most is Martín-Calero's direction. Every shot is designed to create discomfort and tension, but without going overboard. The use of light, sounds, and silences plays a crucial role in maintaining that constant sense of unease. The lead actresses also shine, displaying a vulnerability that feels very real. They aren't flat or stereotypical characters; there's something in their eyes and gestures that makes you empathize with them. Despite its strengths, the film isn't without its ups and downs. At times, the narrative seems to lose its way, as if trying to tackle more than it can handle, leaving certain aspects underdeveloped. This can create the feeling that some pieces don't quite fit, weakening the main storyline. Even so, The Wailing leaves an impact. It's not just a simple supernatural horror tale; it's a film that speaks about pain and violence in a way that lingers. Beyond the scares, what truly stays with you is the discomfort of its underlying message, inviting reflection long after the credits have rolled.

"A group of young people inadvertently resurrect a seemingly invisible evil." There is not a single correct information describing the movie in that sentence... It's a bit slow and long, but this is definitely a choice. The story in itself, girls being haunted by an entity, is kinda basic, but the narrative approach is really original. It really focuses on the characters and their daily life experience, and they are really different. Andrea, that directly saw the thing, and lives in terror. On the opposite Marie is not even aware of its existence. The most interesting part of the story is probably Camilla's, that is a third party, and offers a different view. The entity itself has both very common and original traits. Its lair is a modern building instead of a classic manor. And it seems to either teleport or be present in several places at once. And even though it seems to be empty, regular humans are able to interact with it That's interesting. I usually don't like when nothing is explained at all, but the final scene felt like a perfect way to end the story. There is enough info on the entity to open a lot of possibilities, without it being totally random or lazy writing. [spoiler]It looks like it follows the lineage. Are all his victims from the same line ? But he's also jealous, and kills the boyfriend, preventing Andrea from eventually continuing the line. Could it be that it's actually the father of at least some of them ? Maybe Andrea ? Do we just follow a part where it targets the same family but other victims are unrelated ?[/spoiler] There are classic horror stories. There is the new genre, It follows like, more modern, more creative but also less fleshed out. And this is a bit of a mix, keeping mostly the good points of both worlds.

A demon ghost obsessed with the women of a family

It's been so long since I watched a good horror movie, even if the plot was a bit confusing