I went into this film intrigued by the concept, and I have to admit, the first half does a pretty good job of pulling you in. The setup is genuinely mysterious, and the atmosphere is dark and tense, keeping you on edge as you try to piece together what's really going on. There's a sense of unease that builds steadily, and I found myself hooked on the mystery surrounding the creepy surgeon and his motives. The concept had a lot of potential, blending psychological horror with a medical thriller, which I thought was a fresh angle for the genre.
However, as the film progresses, things start to fall apart. The big reveal, when it finally comes, feels a bit underwhelming. After all that buildup, I was expecting something more shocking or at least more original. Instead, it leans on some pretty familiar tropes, which left me feeling a bit disappointed. The story that started off so strong suddenly seemed to run out of steam, and the momentum just wasn't there anymore.
And then there's the ending. I'm all for a good cliffhanger, but this one felt more like a cheap trick than a satisfying conclusion. It's one of those endings that raises more questions than it answers, which can work sometimes, but here it just felt frustrating. I get that they might be setting up for a sequel, but I wish the story had been more self-contained. By the time the credits rolled, I was left feeling like I'd watched an unfinished movie.
In the end, it's a film that starts with a scalpel-sharp premise but loses its edge as it goes on. There are some genuinely creepy moments and an intriguing setup, but the execution falters, especially in the second half.
