Beyond Your Consciousness: The Beginning

This is a low-budget independent film featuring up-and-coming talent. It's a story about Amanda, whose new house may have a dark past. Sound familiar? Perhaps, but the plot remains fresh because nothing is simple or predictable. That's because Amanda is neither simple nor predictable. Slow-build requires patience, but the rising action held my interest, and the ultimate climax was very satisfying. I appreciated that the horror/terror is less tangible, more in the mind. Too many movies show too much, where this allows the viewer to imagine and draw our own conclusions. Smart, well-acted film is worth checking out!

Impressive thriller reminds me of 1970s-era horror - in a good way! ROSEMARY'S BABY comes to mind as the story's central character (Amanda) fights for her sanity and soul. It's a world where supernatural forces lurk around every corner and the audience never knows the real truth - if such a thing exists. I like movies that this - provocative and conversation starters. The film does a great job building suspense and even has a few jump scares. Well-written script gives the actors a lot to do - and a few memorable lines! Overall, I enjoyed this film. It's modest and tight, and way more enjoyable than so many big budget Hollywood horror movies.

A nail-biting thriller replete with shades of psychological horror. Just when you think you know where it's going, the film takes a sharp detour. There's a real exploration of psychosis in this film. Jen Ayer Drake offers up a multifaceted and offbeat performance that will leave you guessing until the end. Throughout, the film offers up that haunting question we all ask-are our lives our own? Rinoj Varghese's exploration of psychological horror and gaslighting that will leave you guessing until the end. Jen Ayer Drake gives a captivating and multifaceted performance.

For fans of movies that make you think, this is your cup of tea.

"Beyond Your Consciousness" is a psychological thriller in the mold of 1970's Brian DePalma. Story begins with psychiatrist Amanda, portrayed by Jen Ayer Drake, treating a teenage patient suffering from supernatural trauma. From here story shifts to Amanda's new home, but soon after, mysterious presences reach out to her. Lead actress Jen Ayer Drake does a great job navigating the emotional ups and downs of this character as she seems to descend into madness. There are many supernatural/horror elements that emerge, things that go bump in the night, and ghostly voices/apparitions. Our own sense of reality is challenged. I really enjoyed this movie. It's technically well-made, and worth checking out if you want a good supernatural thriller with a surprise ending.

"Beyond Your Consciousness: The Beginning" is a psychological thriller that dives into themes of psychosis and gaslighting, leaving the audience questioning what is real. Jen Ayer Drake shines in her role as Amanda, a psychiatrist who begins to experience eerie and unexplained events in her new home. Drake's performance is compelling, capturing Amanda's emotional journey as she navigates these disturbing occurrences. It starts with Amanda treating a teenage patient who has experienced supernatural trauma, and then shifts to Amanda's own unsettling experiences. This seamless transition kept me engaged til the end and I truly enjoyed this movie.