The Book of Birdie

I don't think it is quite appropriate to label this as horror and not just because it doesn't follow the whole jump-scare-gore template. However, it is a well-made, skillfully acted and starkly beautiful film and I was enraptured from the beginning. The major fault lies in this: there is a fine line between enigmatic and confusing; unfortunately, director Elizabeth Schuch occasionally veers across that line. I would've given this at least another star had I not felt vaguely dissatisfied at the end.

Still, it is a beautiful, thoughtful film and I'm very glad to have watched it. I think if it were reclassified, a more suited audience would better appreciate it. Look forward to Schuch's next offering.