I really like how this movie was shot. She took full advantage of the slow pace to build a compelling, sad tale. To be honest, once I was within the film and feeling it I honestly wanted something "bad" to happen to Lucy, if only to stop what was happening to her already, all day and every day, in her life. I don't think this is a feminist retelling of Dracula. I think it embraces elements of Dracula too much at times.
Sophia Woodward gives a raw, sad performance. I believed in her, and that's what made the movie for me. I'm not dropping a single spoiler, and the movie as a whole might not be your thing, but I can tell you that you will be rewarded with some authentic chills more than once.
The stark black and white is used to great effect throughout the film.
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