Fright

Fright is a gothic period horror that feels like a forgotten classic from the 1930s. Directed by Warren Dudley, the film follows Emily, an agoraphobic young woman, and her mysterious, domineering mother, as they live in isolation in a decaying mansion. Haunted by the fear of a sinister figure with a "black hand" lurking outside, Emily is trapped between her dread of the world beyond and her desperation to escape her increasingly oppressive home. Gwyneth Evans and Jill Priest deliver captivating performances in a haunting atmosphere of flickering shadows, suspenseful music, and chilling cinematography. A slow-burn delight for classic horror fans.

I really enjoyed it! The story kept twisting and turning in places you didn't expect it to and I really didn't know how it would end! Not sure what else I can say without giving spoilers!!! Did it end how I thought it would? No not at all!!! The period house really plays into the old school vibe of repressed British anxiety and childhood trauma and the production is really in control of what it is saying and doing. I really loved all the deep shadows and creepy camera angles. The cinematography, lighting and music are excellent, it really feels like a classic movie. Lovely performances from all the actors. Definitely recommended!

How did anyone rate this as 8/10?

Clunky and not at all suspenseful. Plot and characters are woefully underdeveloped. Relies greatly on exposition dialogue to advance narrative, but this is so poorly written. The accents are awful, and only highlight the one dimensional aspect of the whole thing.

It seems like a student project only made possible by the availability of the location. Despite the potential of the house, the cinematography and lighting offered no feeling of atmosphere or suspense. Considering that it is in black and white, the lack of visual contrast was surprising and disappointing.

Such an underwhelming and boring experience.