ASCENSION

Cinemavixion Review

Ross Wachsman's 2018 horror film "Ascension" delves into the unsettling territory of familial trauma and supernatural possession. The narrative centers on Angela, a young girl grappling with the recent suicide of her mother, whose life takes a darker turn when she suspects her older sister, Becca, is succumbing to a malevolent force. This entity, disturbingly similar to what afflicted their mother, begins to manifest in Becca's increasingly erratic and terrifying behavior, posing a grave threat to their younger sister, Chloe. The film is noted for its atmospheric tension and exploration of psychological distress within a supernatural framework. While details on its awards and box office performance are scarce, "Ascension" offers a compelling, albeit disturbing, look at the shadows that can haunt a family, driven by solid performances from its cast, including Ana Mulvoy Ten, Christie Burke, and Farrah Mackenzie.