Absolutely loved this movie. Right of the bat, you know you're in for some atmospheric, bleak fun. A vacationing couple takes a trip to a wintry, all but abandoned town, and it's semi-surreal right off the bat - but that doesn't make the characters feel any less real, any less intense. After a horrific end to the day, the male protagonist finds himself reliving the same day each morning, but in a quirkily new and equally disturbing manner. The obvious comparison is Groundhog Day, and more recently, Happy Death Day - but this is a true horror-genre take on the concept, and it's as fresh and original as any film of the 2020's. I was formulating theories all throughout, but was blown away by the twisty ending. Such majestic camerawork, anchored by the stellar lead performances, all built from a really tight and engaging script. This is a MUST-SEE for any horror fan who likes their flicks to have some serious substance and mind-stimulation behind the gore (which, also, is done with aplomb here).
Review of 6:45
