This middle length film opens horribly. It's just so dumb from the In Medias Res to the awful newspaper cuttings complete with jump cuts to the same newspaper but closer.
But after the first 2 minutes, we actually find a reasonable enough movie is beginning. I think that those who made this watched a lot of online videos, not just the ones that are supposed to be scary/paranormal but the just studied semi-amateur footage that people make of themselves.
I actually found the opening scene when he's walking around the property very soothing and relaxing, which is often how I want my horror. This may not be a long movie but at points it does take its sweet time which admirable in these kinds of movies.
The main character doesn't have much personality and the little he shows is not terribly sympathetic but it's not really about him, just what's happening to him anyway, I guess.
There are tons of wrong notes such as a character saying "creepy" out loud and at another point...well, they try a bit too hard to resemble real life paranormal documentaries.
The story doesn't really go anywhere but I must give credit where credit is due and say that this movie got me on edge. It captured a feeling of credibility (in fits and starts and at times I was feeling anxious like I usually only do watching horror game trailers.
There isn't much to work with in terms of pasting together a lore and in many ways that is admirable. The lack of hard information and the long drawn out pacing is something that when done well, is fabulous.
On the other hand though, I think the ending would have had more impact if there had been some more investment in the symbolism and the back story. Just a touch.