The premise, an insane uber-mother doles out practiced physical abuse, is a fairly sound launching point for this suspense thriller. The story is well-structured and the dialog is better than its B-movie status. The principle cast does what they can with what they're given and the cinematography & lighting are top-notch.
However, the direction and editing are horrible. The director has no sense of mise-en-scene; every shot is crowded. The camera is ever-moving with "look at me, I went to film school" joy. The editing was overly busy. Every single transition was hallmarked with an establishing shot of the house's exterior.
Had the camera settled down, and the story (not editing) carried the pace this would've been a much better film.
Jordan Hinson, a young actress, holds the film's center very well.
Bottomline: Not worth watching.
However, the direction and editing are horrible. The director has no sense of mise-en-scene; every shot is crowded. The camera is ever-moving with "look at me, I went to film school" joy. The editing was overly busy. Every single transition was hallmarked with an establishing shot of the house's exterior.
Had the camera settled down, and the story (not editing) carried the pace this would've been a much better film.
Jordan Hinson, a young actress, holds the film's center very well.
Bottomline: Not worth watching.