Marrowbone is the latest venture from Sergio G. Sánchez, the creative mind behind 2007’s The Orphanage. The film centers on four siblings left alone in the wake of their mother’s death. What ensues is a period drama with a dash of thrills and ghoulishness as a presence torments the homestead. While the film is set circa 1969, the house and costuming (for the siblings, at least) betray that with a much older feel. It gives a floaty, less definable tone to the film—a sort of modern gothic. This is all framed by largely safe cinematography, which actually works for what Sánchez is trying to accomplish. The cohesion of it all makes for an immersive viewing experience as the life of this small family unfolds on screen. Marrowbone is a neat bundle of family horror that keeps you guessing throughout.
