This was a solid YA thriller and an easy watch, being not too complicated of a story while having some fun moments of action. The setting is limited, but it doesn't feel that way while watching. The house is a visually nice location and it's used well. While a good 90% of the story taking place in the house, it doesn't feel repetitive or boring to be caught in the rooms with the characters. The characters are decent, starting with some standard motivations. Eden (McKaley Miller) is faced with a conundrum when she accidentally finds a startling video that might be the key to a missing classmate's fate. She might not even be aware there is a choice for her, as she is the hero protagonist who only wants to do that right thing, even if it brings her - and her loved ones - into a dangerous situation. Her friend, Zara (Keyara Milliner), is her reluctant support, bringing a few comedic moments to the film through the party. Brice Anthony Heller does a great job portraying an unsettling Schroder, who leads the bad apples going after Eden. The subdued atmosphere of a chilly night was aided by the color grading, and the night scenes were enough to see while remaining dark. For being a lower budget film, the efforts were well-placed, and the final product is a film I don't regret watching. However, some areas I found lacking were the script itself (I think the execution covered it well, so fair enough), and the soundtrack (had good moments of score, though I found it mostly dull and forgettable). I would have liked it better if the party theme had been more pronounced in the presentation of costumes, and adding some more bits of humor before the darker action kicked in. A matter of personal taste, maybe! Overall, I enjoyed the film.
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