Review of The Lodge (2020) by Matthewmirliani — 07 Feb 2020
Taking cues from classics such as The Shining and Carrie, and modern day prestige horror such as The Witch and Hereditary, The Lodge is possibly the most chilling and unnerving horror film I’ve seen in theaters.
Does it, however, stick the landing as a film? Somewhat. The first half of the film is a masterclass in building dread - with its mix of religious anxiety and ripped from the headlines horror - while the remaining half, though successful at keeping the audience at the edge of their seats and causing heart palpitations, makes the inevitable descent into modern, atmospheric horror cliches.
The film has a premise that is original enough, but contains too many moments of “we’ve seen this before” to truly rise to the level of absolute excellence. Despite the flaws, however, The Lodge is a worthwhile experience for horror film lovers who seek subtlety and religious themes in their horror.
This review of The Lodge (2020) was written by Matthewmirliani on 07 Feb 2020.
The Lodge has generally received positive reviews.
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