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The Commune (2009)
A sixteen year old girl is sent to live with her estranged father at his commune where he is the leader of a group of zealots.
This psychological, slow burn filmed in eighteen days really took me by surprise. It is darkly sinister and yet very engaging. Reality horror is what is given to us via this tale of ultimate betrayal. Still, I was not expecting such a well-written film. The story really gets under your skin, especially for victims of abuse and molestation whether done by a cult, a family member or any other abuser. Abuse of children in any form is one scary reality indeed. Blind followers are another aspect of reality in this horror film, and yes, this is indeed a horror film. This kind of film I find scary in its stark reality. Not a gore film so gore- hounds need not apply here but if you enjoy psychological terror then this should do the trick for you. This film sets up boundaries and then crosses them. It's creepy, mean and it leaves you with a steel-toed kick to the gut in the end. Gorgeously filmed in a tropical setting with wonderful music and sounds of peacocks crying in the background. The colors and look lull the viewer into a tranquil, hypnotic state only to jar your brain with the sinister goings on of The Commune. Check it out!