The picture possesses a dream-like quality in its aesthetic, both in terms of its visual and auditory elements. The southern gothic appearance complements the setting perfectly, and the ethereal cinematography is aesthetically pleasing. A spooky soundtrack enhances the proceedings.
It is a superb movie featuring a skilled ensemble cast delivering exceptional performances. Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman deliver impressive performances as they depict two characters pursuing inspiration and a sense of belonging, culminating in a catastrophic outcome.
An affluent 18-year-old Cairo resides independently at her family’s opulent Tennessee estate. Her parents, who are jet-setting attorneys, are frequently absent, as we are informed. She is limited to idling, smoking, and plotting with her close companion, Winnie (a mischievous and witty Gideon Adlon). She embodies an enchanting concept of an unsettled youth, gracefully meandering through a foggy woodland in knee-high socks and miniskirts.
The movie is impressive, with a fantastic script that delivers just enough information to create your conclusions about the characters. This demonstrates the ease with which boundaries can be breached, resulting in catastrophic consequences. I found it stimulating intellectually.
Martin Freeman portrays Jonathan Miller—a youthful educator who is the object of daydreams for adolescent girls. However, Miller, who is in middle age, is sufficiently mature to be her father. He is an unsuccessful writer who subsequently pursued a career in education, a fact that his wife, Beatrice, frequently reminds him of.