Review by halcyonbear

Some might not know what genre to place Things Heard and Seen into. Admittedly it does cross the boundaries between a straightforward drama and a horror/thriller. It's definitely cut from the same cloth as a lot of 19th century gothic works. If you are expecting an Amityville Horror style film with a ton of jump scares you will be disappointed. This story is much more restrained and is all the better for it. Whilst the supernatural is present, it doesn't take centre stage and acts as a metaphor for people being haunted by secrets and lies. It's certainly not the dead we need to fear in Things Heard and Seen. It's certainly not going to be to everyone's taste. The pacing is slower than in a lot of films, but this only builds the tension that such a story demands. It's a story that doesn't need to be pigeonholed. I hadn't heard of it and came to it with no expectations, good or bad. Would I watch it again? Maybe not. But it held my interest throughout.