Monolith

Monolith maintains more of a single setting and person concept as it uncovers the mystery behind random blocks of black stone that just appear in people's lives.

The main character is a disgraced journalist that has moved to a new home that is more isolated to avoid the public. She is tasked with creating a new "mystery pod cast" and begins with these blocks.

As the film progresses, little details from talking with others who have found these blocks creates more uncertainty regarding what they are, why they are, and what do they do.

Monolith starts with a realistic focus on the main character and her stress from recent events of her problematic journalism. The film unfolds slowly around the bits of information and this leads us wanting to know more, but in this situation, there isn't clearer information.

If you are expecting tradition film plotting, don't watch this. If you want to experience the uncertainty and the mystery without needing an answer to resolve the tension, Monolith creates this atmosphere and suspense. Lily Sullivan as the lead character and only person on screen is captivating and holds this film with a tight grip even as she loses hold on her reality.