By focusing more on suspense and tension than gore, the brothers Ramsay (director Julius, writer Alston) have crafted an economical and effective alternative to the many disappointing big-budget entries into this genre.
Chock full of surprises up its sleeve, especially in that it's a thriller of errors beginning unlikable that over time reveals itself to be twisted and thoughtful, commenting on gender politics and more
Ideally, a story like this executes one sharp turn after another while keeping its wheels on the road of plausibility. The Ramsays have pulled off that feat with aplomb.
