Somewhat reminiscent of Flowers in the Attic, this is a great Spanish, English-language psychological horror mystery set in 1968. The Brit family of a convicted felon who escapes prison flees across the pond to live in rural Maine, USA. They must fly under the radar lest their violent father find them. When their ailing mother dies the four children must band together to keep legal off their backs until the oldest turns 21 and comes into ownership of the house. This house that they live in, that their mother was brought up in, has a ghost. This is an enchanting movie about a sweet family with a love story between the oldest boy and Allie, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, thrown in. The two pointy-lipped powerhouse females are outstanding. They each of them, Anya Taylor-Joy and Mia Goth both debuted in movies to beat. The VVitch and Nymphomaniac are so good and the women were both mind-blowing in their debut roles. They each of them bring it here in this flick and the casting is a joy to behold. On top of that the story delivers delicious tension that ratchets up nicely.
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