After months of anticipation, Frightday finally laid eyes on Corin Hardy’s The Hallow at the Stanley Film Festival. The Irish countryside provides a beautiful and haunting backdrop for the story of Adam, Claire, and baby Finn. Recently relocated from London, they begin as skeptics, but quickly realize that the local folklore regarding the surrounding woods may be firmly rooted in reality. The story is simple but effective, and the acting solid. However, the true star of The Hallow is the creature effects. It is clear that Hardy’s passion for this area of filmmaking is paired with remarkable talent. I normally prefer adherence to the philosophy ‘less is more’, but in this instance, the effects are too good to limit their screen time. Visually stunning and very scary–check this one out.
