“Bring Her Back” is a horror film filled with sadness and fear, showing this October on Cathay Pacific's inflight entertainment system.
The story revolves around siblings Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora Wong), who lose their father and are left in the care of a foster mother Laura (Sally Hawkins). Laura, who also lost her own child to drowning, exhibits strange behavior and is drawn into a dark ritual to fill the void in her life.
Hawkins gives a remarkable performance, shifting from gentle to scary, as he tries to confuse Andy and alienate Piper. The film uses practical effects and terrifying sound to create intense suspense.
The story is slower-paced than the directors' previous film, but the emotional weight is deeper. There are some parts that are a bit convoluted and full of extra stories, but the heart of the film—the destruction of a family due to trauma—is extremely effective.
“Bring Her Back” is a scary and heavy spectacle that is sure to impress horror fans this October.
