My quick rating - 1.9/10. This is just a confused mess that fails to deliver on any front. The film follows journalist Ingrid (Rose Hakki) who returns to her ancestral home to investigate a series of child murders in the nearby woods, with the village pointing fingers at the legendary Winter Witch. She’s joined by her daughter Eleanor (Evie Hughes) and estranged grandmother Omi (Rula Lenska) as they try to unravel the curse of Frau Perchta. Unfortunately, the movie never really finds its footing, leaving you to question if they’re watching a horror movie or some sort of disjointed family drama. The acting is appalling across the board, making it nearly impossible to care about any of the characters. The story is equally abysmal, lacking any clear direction or story. It's hard to say whether the filmmakers intended to create a horror movie with suspense and thrills or a sentimental family reunion piece. Either way, it utterly fails to deliver in both categories. For a movie about a witch’s curse and child murders, there’s hardly any tension or atmosphere. The movie drags on, with little more than terrible dialogue and wooden performances to hold it together. If this was supposed to be horror, it’s one of the most lifeless attempts in recent memory. The only thing horrifying about this flick is that it ever got made. There’s no reason to recommend this one—not even for the “so bad it’s good” crowd. It’s just bad.
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