Abhishek Kushwaha

Arthouse horror is on a tear right now. The Lodge absolutely fits into this niche with the films artistic sensibilities an excellent cinematography. The film does an excellent job dealing with loss. Brace your self for forbidding brutal film in the vain of Ari Aster and Oz Perkins works. Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz and Writers: Sergio Casci, Severin Fiala very much dialed in a sense of of claustrophobic dread. The acting is excellent . Alicia Silverstone, Riley Keough were on point and conveyed their dramatic sense of emotions fantastically. The children really did a great job in this film as well, maintaining the somber tone. The Lodge has one of the best setups I have seen for a psychological horror film in a long time. There is ample misdirection that severs the dark plot line with telling a compelling human-story that slowly builds up the tension to a powerful climax. The Lodge is very much a slow burner,it manages to create interpersonal tension among the characters masterfully. The screenplay is masterful at toeing a fine line between what is real and who is at fault for what is occurring. Remarkably well-done psychological horror. Dour and riveting ; It left me emotional and pondering long after the credits rolled. Fabulous brooding Arthouse . Directors: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala Cinematography: Thimios Bakatakis Screenplay: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, Sergio Casci Stars: Richard Armitage, Alicia Silverstone, Riley Keough