CALM BEFORE

Cinemavixion Review

Tara Lynn Marcelle's 'Calm Before' plunges viewers into the suffocating intimacy of a marriage on the precipice. Set against the seemingly serene backdrop of a remote lake house, the film masterfully captures the escalating tension between a husband and wife trapped not only by their anniversary getaway but also by the weight of their unaddressed marital discord. The narrative skillfully blurs the lines between psychological turmoil and potential supernatural occurrences, forcing the protagonists to confront the ghosts of their past and the disintegration of their present. With strong performances from Darby Camp, Karen Abercrombie, and Michael Lombardi, the film explores the chilling quietude that can precede a devastating storm, both within relationships and within the human psyche. It's a potent, atmospheric thriller that lingers long after the credits roll, questioning the nature of reality when faced with profound emotional distress.