The Other

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.

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!

A terrible movie saved by a bizarre third act. Some of the characters and plot points have been done before, you find yourself laughing at the movie rather than being scared, and the story doesn't really make sense. But the overall metaphor and core concept is intact, and there are some truly wild moments.

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.

Granted, despite of never having heard about the 2025 horror movie "The Other", of course I opted to watch it simply because it was a horror movie that I hadn't already seen. I am a huge fan of all things horror, after all. And I sat down to watch the movie without knowing what I was in for, and thus harbored no expectations.

Writer Paul Etheredge put together a rather odd script and storyline. Now, I am not saying that "The Other" was bad, but it was a very odd storyline. I enjoyed it, though, I have to admit, because there was something profoundly disturbing about the narrative and the events that unfolded. It was a nicely constructed narrative from writer Paul Etheredge.

The only familiar faces on the cast list for me were Dylan McTee, Phuong Kubacki and Shawnee Smith. The acting performances in the movie were good.

There is a lot of interesting visual scenes in the movie, and the effects are nice. So that definitely added to the overall enjoyment of the movie. Some of the scenes might be a bit difficult for particularly sensitive people. But as a seasoned horror veteran, then this was a mere walk in the park. I liked the special effects and visuals used in the movie, no doubt about that.

If you enjoy horror movies and like horror movies that go one step beyond and sort of ventures into something disturbing, then by all means give "The Other" a go. I was genuinely entertained throughout the course of the 98 minutes that the movie played for.

My rating of writer and director Paul Etheredge's 2025 movie "The Other" lands on a six out of ten stars.