I read the other review while I paused the movie at 45 minutes, and was about ready to follow the advice given, and then I thought, "Naaahh! I'm already drawn in. I'll see it through." I'm glad I did. Maybe the horror and suspense might be a little cliche, but based on the explanation given at the end, it works in its favor.
While some may feel the ending explanation is lame or a copout or a gyp, but if you think about it, it all makes a lot of sense for those who understand the human mind and emotions in its response to the unknown, and as long as you understand the relationship between the main character and her mother, then you understand that an overprotective mother can create a feeling from the daughter to imagine all kinds of terrors being alone and away from the woman who keeps her safe and protected. So, all-in-all, you could say this is a morality play and it explores one facet of the human condition. It is a satisfying thrill ride as long as you know the nature of the ride.
While some may feel the ending explanation is lame or a copout or a gyp, but if you think about it, it all makes a lot of sense for those who understand the human mind and emotions in its response to the unknown, and as long as you understand the relationship between the main character and her mother, then you understand that an overprotective mother can create a feeling from the daughter to imagine all kinds of terrors being alone and away from the woman who keeps her safe and protected. So, all-in-all, you could say this is a morality play and it explores one facet of the human condition. It is a satisfying thrill ride as long as you know the nature of the ride.