BETWEEN THE DARKNESS

Cinemavixion Review

Andres Rovira's "Between the Darkness" plunges viewers into the unsettling world of Sprout Grady, a thirteen-year-old grappling with grief and the supernatural. The film masterfully weaves a narrative of adolescent paranoia, where the perceived threat of a forest monster becomes a vessel for deeper, more personal horrors. Rovira, who also penned the script, demonstrates a keen understanding of psychological tension, allowing the isolation of the secluded setting to amplify Sprout's internal turmoil. The performances, particularly from the young lead and veterans like Lew Temple and Danielle Harris, are compelling, grounding the fantastical elements in palpable fear and emotional complexity. While the film delves into dark themes, it ultimately serves as a potent exploration of confronting hidden truths and the monsters that lie not just in the woods, but within ourselves. It's a chilling, thought-provoking journey that lingers long after the credits roll.