The Uncanny is an arty and unique ghost story that focuses on loss, everlasting grief and the task of processing trauma from the mother-daughter duo Clara Gabrielle (director/writer) and Marie Laurin (writer/actor). A Victorian mourning doll Laurin had found and Gabrielle’s personal experiences with depression inspire the tale. The narrative presents these challenging topics in an ethereal manner, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in fantasy before abruptly returning to the harsh reality underpinning the film. Additionally, the visual aesthetics contribute to the otherworldly ambience, captivating viewers with a beautiful and artistic atmosphere that can swiftly shift to disorienting and unsettling scenes at the drop of a hat.
It’s an incredibly slow burn until the true narrative is realised, so we’d urge you to hold on throughout your viewing as the revelation is truly an eye-opening moment that will gut-punch you. However, if you enjoy a slow burn that doesn’t hesitate to blur the lines of fantasy and reality, dropping you into a space of being unnerved, then you will thoroughly enjoy this.
The Uncanny isn’t a conventional ghost story, it’s a film that isn’t afraid to tackle the difficult triggers of suicide, loss, grief, as well as survivors guilt. It is not for the faint of heart; it’s a film for those who aren’t afraid to confront their grief and trauma and for those who’re willing to be disorientated until they fully realise the true narrative. Beautiful, ethereal, and incredibly heart-wrenching, The Uncanny is unlike anything we’ve seen.
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THE UNCANNY has no release date at this time.
