This wasn't a bad film, but it really wasn't what I was expecting. Given all of the reviews, I was expecting a really scary horror movie. However, this movie would be best described as a mystery/thriller rather than horror as it offers very few genuine scares. In fact, change the musical score and it could pretty well play out as a straight up mystery. I would have to call this pretty lightweight horror. If you're really a fan of horror and are looking for a good scare, this movie will likely disappoint you. It tries to generate tension and atmosphere through the use of relatively well-done cinematography and a menacing score, but it's all talk and no real payoff. The suspense ultimately just peters out and part of the problem is that the protagonist never seems genuinely afraid. I found the set piece with the wheelchair chasing the female character more laughable than horrifying. Overall, I was quite disappointed as this film didn't meet the expectations that I had based on other reviews here.
Review of The Changeling
