Reviewed by: Gareth Drawbridge
Review made possible by: Times New Media
When you live an isolated existence, sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between what is real and what only exists in your subconscious.
This is the nightmare which Mary Portman faces in the psychological thriller Shut In.
After her husband, Richard, dies in a car accident, Mary is left looking after her invalid stepson, Steven, who is in a catatonic state.
Working as a child psychologist, Mary practises from home so she can always be close to Steven and cater to his every need.
The bond between mother and son is soon threatened when a young boy, Tom, who is one of Mary’s patients, goes missing in the surrounding woods.
Consumed by her own feelings of guilt and regret, Mary starts to have weird nightmares which lead her to believe that she is losing her mind.
However, things are not exactly what they seem.
Labelled as a “heart pounding thriller”, Shut In contains elements of horror and an ominous tone which pervades throughout the film.
Directed by Farren Blackburn, the film is well paced and will definitely appeal to fans of movies such as Hide and Seek and Don’t Hang Up.
If you are planning on staying indoors and hibernating during winter, then this is a good thriller to add to the ‘To Watch’ list.
