: The use of single takes and clever lighting in the abandoned hotel location helps build a "stellar" creep factor. 🎭 Performances
: Linara Washington (Vanessa) and Peter Mayer (the medium) are noted for giving "heart" and credibility to their roles, making the audience actually care about their survival. ⚠️ Critical Drawbacks Darkness Reigns
: While some practical effects are described as "90s monster level" or "cheeseball," others are called "fantastic" and "genuinely impressive" for a micro-indie project. : The use of single takes and clever
: It functions as a behind-the-scenes documentary for a fictional movie, a framing device that critics say helps justify why the cameras never stop rolling. Darkness Reigns