Broken Bird

About This Movie

So, 'Broken Bird' is this intriguing piece of horror that really plays with the isolation of its main character, a mortician. The atmosphere is thick – you feel the weight of every quiet moment in that funeral parlour. There’s this creeping tension that builds up slowly, which I appreciate; it doesn’t rush into the scares, instead favoring the slow burn. The performances are quite haunting too, especially the way the mortician’s obsession unfolds – it feels both chilling and relatable in a twisted sort of way. Practical effects here are also noteworthy; they lean into the macabre without being overly flashy. It’s a film that seems to linger after watching, which makes it stand out in the horror genre this year.

Atmospheric horror with a slow burnStrong character focusNoteworthy practical effects