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cptSleepyFox t1_iy81rxw wrote

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I struggle with my mental health. That said I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, its subtext and ideas right until the end. No matter what she did, how she tried to heal or what she put behind her, the curse still took her and in effect the curse was passed on to someone she cared for, essentially creating new trauma in someone else. The movie basically says you can't escape your trauma and it will have negative effects on those around you and that just left a sour taste. Otherwise it was great.

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Try_Another_Please t1_iy8uv5z wrote

I think its important to remember the genre too and not read too much into the wrong things.

She couldn't break out. The film says nothing about this being true for all. Not everything is a direct metaphor.

It's a horror film. Ideally you will not experience the life of someone in a horror movie

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cptSleepyFox t1_iy8ytw2 wrote

Absolutely. The ending was perfect for its genre. The existential horror of no escape was very effective. Plus the way it ate her....wow

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Alternative-Cold-290 OP t1_iycfbcx wrote

Hahahaha, yeah it was one of the grotesque creatures with her teeth and all, But I enjoyed the fact that how it was all in the mind of the person. It kind a cheapened the whole thing for me.

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Alternative-Cold-290 OP t1_iycf93o wrote

I guess the movie could have elevated itself if it would not have followed the milking route and ended on a different note. I mean her getting rid of her traumas might have given it a different twist. The ending has really undermined the movie.

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Alternative-Cold-290 OP t1_iy83dbs wrote

I guess its the last thing that you need to hear is that how mental health ailments are proverbial cells through which one cannot break. The false ending would have been much better where it was showed that how she was able to beat that trauma. That would have given a better message.

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midnightmoose t1_iy87nof wrote

Sometimes movies aren’t about crafting a message you agree with; but about crafting a film that entertains you.

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cptSleepyFox t1_iy83wbw wrote

Yeah I agree. I mean, don't get me wrong I understand that, at its heart it is a horror movie and therefor the ending is actually effective, but I suppose everyone brings to a film their own context and mine just left me siting there a little exasperated.

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Both-Block6687 t1_iy8i65e wrote

Then… don’t watch it again? No offence but it’s a movie, not everything in life can be bubble wrapped to protect your feelings, that’s the harsh truth but the truth all the same.

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cptSleepyFox t1_iy8mgz8 wrote

Definitely didn't ask it to be. If you read my actual comments I said I enjoyed it, and liked 99% of it. The OP was asking for opinions so I gave my own personal unique take on it. I'd also recommend the film. I go out of my way to watch and play things that challenge the aforementioned context I have. Thays why film and media is great, it gives us an opportunity to see and discuss different perspectives. Harsh truths are the best truths

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