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The acting is great and it gets the feeling of eerie isolation across well. Rather than being scary thanks to big effects, it relies on subtle and slowly increasingly more obvious sounds and visuals, as well as the (well acted) emotional states of the characters, which I really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend.

Due to its non-linear storytelling, 'The Wind' can be a very difficult movie to follow. The film simultaneously plays in three different times. If you can wrap your head around these different times, it is easy to follow and it becomes very clear which period you're looking at.

'The Wind' grabbed me from the mysterious opening scene, and then became spine chillingly creepy and suspenseful. In the vein of 'The Witch' (especially) and 'Hereditary', this film is much deeper than meets the eye, and rather disturbing. The film takes us on a roller coaster ride of fear, deception, infidelity, and absolute evil.

Caitlin Gerard is very good as Lizzy, the film's heroin. Director Emma Tammi did an incredible job ensuring a constant foreboding atmosphere. (Interestingly enough, there's hardly any wind in the film...)

This film may not be for every horror fan because it is slow paced and flashback oriented, which creates some confusion and boredom. However, the actors were convincing and the cinematography exuded a feeling of true desolation. Several of the scenes were nicely crafted without relying on overt gore or jump scares to frighten the audience.

I thought it was clever to blend an american western period piece with a demonic, neurotic tone.

I think this movie is definately worth a watch and is one of the more original horror films as of late.

I had high hopes for this movie. The trailer reminded me of The Witch (2015), which is one of my favorite horror movies. But The Wind never grabbed my attention. I told myself that it only had a slow start, but by the end I was simply waiting for it to be over. I thought the two main leads had good performances. I haven't seen Ashley Zukerman in much, but I loved him in Manhattan.

The cinematography was good, some silhouetted shots stood out. The music, especially when something scary happened, didn't really fit.

The story grabbed me at points, trying to uncover the puzzle. But there's really not much to it. If you go in with lowered expectations, and you're into the idea of a slow horror mystery, then there might be something for you here. Otherwise I wouldn't really recommend it.

"The Wind" follows a young woman and her husband who attempt to make a settlement in New Mexico in the late 19th century. They are the only people on the plain until another young couple arrives and moves into an adjacent derelict cabin. Both women share a common experience: There seems to be something living in the surrounding land that is trying to destroy them.

First off, I am a major fan of Western horror films, and frankly believe there are not enough of them--this period in U.S. history is ripe for horror movies, but it doesn't seem to be mined nearly as much as it could--so from that alone, I was thrilled at the concept of this film.

Director Emma Tammi really nails it here in terms of mood and atmosphere; the film is impeccably dressed, beautifully shot, and evokes a consistent dread that seems to close in on the protagonist. The narrative is told in a fragmented, non chronological manner, which might frustrate some, but it allows for a few clever juxtapositions and plot developments that wouldn't be possible otherwise, so it serves a purpose. Caitlin Gerard delivers a great performance here as pioneer woman Lizzy, the tormented lead. Hers eclipses the other performances from the small cast, and Julia Goldani Telles, though decent, seems miscast here. There are a few minor inconsistencies here in terms of the characters' appearances, as they all look far too primped and pressed for pioneers living in brutal conditions--but that aside, the period is well-represented.

The final act is where the film's screenplay starts to show its cracks. The explanation behind the events, albeit ultimately vague, is not entirely satisfying--it feels in some ways arbitrary, and the mythos is not fleshed out enough for the audience to ultimately care; it feels like a tacked-on afterthought that has little to support it. Despite this, though, I still found the film entertaining and at times thrilling. As far as Western horrors go, "The Wind" is a fine (albeit flawed) entry. 6/10.

This movie had good promise. It's based on a movie from the 1920's but deviates from that film significantly. This movie is created in the vein of "The Witch" (see it !) and perhaps "Hereditary" to compare three recent film examples. The Wind wants you to try and figure out if the antagonists are mentally ill, or if there exists a supernatural force on the prairie where the four homesteaders come to live. The music is nice, and appropriate for the stark landscapes. The cinematography captures the beauty of the mid--west prairie in the early 20th century America.

The problem with this movie is the writing and editing which attempt to achieve mystery and tension by presenting the sequence of events out of linear order. Granted, flashbacks can be effective in storytelling. In "The Wind", it's just too much! There are too many similar shots of wistful looks, confused moments and chronologically disjointed discoveries that confused me and were probably unnecessary.

This is not a movie that needs this technique to this degree. We learn that mental illness, anxiety and depression are present in the isolation of the prairie life. We suspect there are hallucinations and even chloroform -inspired dream sequences.

The writers help us out with tidbits of juxtaposed backstories. But in the end, it's a bit too much. It's a bit too slow and self indulgent to be rated higher. Sometimes it's possible to be too creative. Some movies are worth the energy to try and figure out. "The Wind" is not . . .

The trailer already made me feel like I'm gonna like this - and I did. I love and respect folk horror movies & I think this has all the qualities to belong to that subgenre, even though it's a western.

"The Wind" possesses many qualities - a strong lead performance, decent, on-point-bleak cinematography and crafty editing, an ambiguous (I enjoy ambiguous horror movies) and twisty plot, very fitting original score & eerie, isolated atmosphere. Those were the reasons Why I liked it, so what were the flaws? Honestly, I can't quite pin them down, put it in words. It might the be fact that, ultimately, it offers nothing new or that the chills weren't ... chilly enough. Like, for example, "The Witch", which I find similar in some ways, is a more effective movie. At least for me. Whatever the flaws are, nothing stuck out to me, it's just that objectively this is neither a masterpiece or the best horror movie of the year.

If You like modern folk horror movies, bleak, atmospheric movies or ambiguous plots, be sure to give this a watch - it deserves more attention. I'm interested to see what's next from this director. My rating: 7/10.

I saw this without watching the trailer, without reading any reviews n I paid the price. The idea of a western n horror genre pulled me into seeing this. One reviewer pointed out that this is like Vvitch n Hereditary. Well the moment these two names crop up, one can expect slow n boring horror. The main lead actor looks a lil similar like Jared Leto. The concept of various demons were not at all explored and unnecessary time was spent on incoherent flashbacks n still imagery n that is the biggest fault.

The Wind flirts with some interesting themes about postpartum depression, female jealousy, hallucinatory paranoia, and hellfire possession. It's not about history, or pioneer life, or bloodthirsty ghosts. It's about a loneliness so overwhelming that it becomes terrifying. This excellent is indie horror .

The wind is a fresh breath of ol'wild west, and the conquering of the blessed land over the ocean, and the fertile grounds to build on and harvest from, just if it hadnt been for ''the wind. its a smallcast horrordrama, the story couldve been better and more fulfilled in its narrative, but the acting are good, no major flaws found, and the lovations and settings are mwellpicked and well created.

the big dilemmais to me : is it a horror film or is it just a drama of desillusioned womanhood, due to far too much loneliness on the prairie, with vast distances to the nearest neighbour, that might be even more insane, and the burden of having a husband that wont see or listen to whats tormenting this womens mind must have been a gruelling terror spiced up with religous faith and its opposite, the devil, as were a usual cause for womens insanity in a mans mind,''shes been dancing with the devil, and riding to bloksberg on her broomstick, to enjoy satyrical orgies with satan in hell''- kinda explonation that especially reverends made up mat that time.

so whatever its is, its a good film, a bit slow and dark visuals, but the grumpy old man found this more than recommendable

"The Wind" is an ambiguous supernatural western movie with non-chronological storyline and developed in very slow pace. The plot takes place in the XIX Century in the wilderness of New Mexico, where Elizabeth "Lizzy" and her husband Isaac live alone, with no neighbors. There are three timelines in the movie: Lizzy and her stillborn son Samuel; Lizzy, and Isaac befriending their new neighbors Emma and Gideon; and Lizzy alone meeting a reverend. The screenplay is never clear and in the end the viewer does not know whether the monsters and poltergeists are real or part of Lizzy´s paranoia and madness. The idea of the film has potential, but the execution is boring and confused. My vote is four.

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A folkloric tale of madness, paranoia & things that go bump in the night, The Wind paints a menacing portrait of isolation, loneliness & their overwhelming nature with its desolate wilderness setting, ominous atmosphere, arresting camerawork, stellar sound design & excellent performances yet the story as a whole fails to deliver the maximum impact due to shortcomings of its own making, for its muddled narrative structure, inconsistent editing & overuse of flashbacks prevents it from realising its true potential.

Could have been a really nice thriller but ended up being a lonely, lost, waste of ones time. Would not recommend if you are looking for a scare, you have come to the wrong place. If you want to go to sleep, this is the movie for you; music and all. The movies is so bad that the character put her self to sleep!

One of the best wild west theme movie, contains few supernatural elements and tells us the psychological effect of living alone in a new world.

A Slow burning thriller movie with non linear plot. also Shows the harsh environment of america and how people tried to survive in those times.

Another slow burn boring unscary pretentious indie horror film that had a great premise but sadly did not deliver. The scenery was beautiful I will give it that, but this was more an exercise in tedium and a chore to sit through then anything. Save your precious time and skip it.

Without the fantastic cinematography, this film would be unwatchable. Performances are decent. Setting is great! Directing, editing and writing don't make the grade. Music doesn't really work either. Sound mix is annoyingly low on dialog making the jump scares also annoying and distracting. The compellingly shot images just weren't enough to keep my attention. If you're a cinematography student this is a good study, otherwise you're not missing much.

This was a film that I caught a trailer before a film I was seeing in the theaters and when I then saw it was showing, I decided to catch it. I came in knowing really nothing about it aside from it being horror and looked to be a western. The synopsis is a plains-woman faces the harshness and isolation of the untamed land in the Western frontier of the late 1800s.

We follow Lizzy Macklin (Caitlin Gerard). It kicks off with two men standing outside of a cabin. One is her husband, Isaac (Ashley Zukerman), and the other is Gideon Harper (Dylan McTee). She is covered in blood and has a baby in her arms. It didn't survive. We then see that Gideon's wife also didn't make it. Her name is Emma (Julia Goldani Telles). She committed suicide while pregnant and Lizzy tried to save the baby.

Isaac informs her that Gideon is going to move back to town and he's going to escort him. The film then presents to us the events that have led to Lizzy being the person she currently is and why Emma killed herself. This becomes a tale of is there a supernatural force on the plains that caused her to do what she did or is there something else has happened here?

Now I know this is a much shorter recap than I normally do. The reason is I don't want to spoil anything and the information that is presented to us would definitely do that. This is really all about the acting and development of the characters. There is a point where we don't know what is real and what's not. The fear of what comes with the dark is also there. Lizzy does get visited by a reverend (Miles Anderson) during her isolation as well.

Something interesting about this film is that we are presented with is this a supernatural tale where a demon is tormenting not only Lizzy, but Emma as well or is this just the two women descending into madness? The setting really helps to build the mystery here. It is in the 1800s and before the Harpers move in, it is just the Macklins. They are in the middle of nowhere and it is rough life. Being the settler's days, if you don't make your way, they would die. The film does give a definitive ending, which I wasn't the biggest fan of.

What I did find interesting is the pamphlet that both Lizzy and Emma read that is called 'Demons of the Prairie". What is seems to be is just someone just put all of the names of the demons and what they are supposed to do. There is a solid scene where Lizzy is caring for Emma while she is reciting the names of the demons and what they are the corrupter of. The one she says more than anything is the demon of jealousy. She also states the name of defiler of the marriage bed as well as the demon that brings locusts and drought. I like incorporating this aspect of religion to make us wonder if one of these demons is what is stalking them.

The film did have a bit of a pacing issue for me. It is interesting though as the film runs less than 90 minutes, but there was a stretch where they are giving us back-story that I found myself bored. I think the information we are being given was solid. It really establishes the characters, why they are the way that they currently are and what happens to them to get them there. It just didn't build as much tension as I wanted. The film is definitely more atmospheric though.

Acting for the film was really good though. Gerard really carries this film and I thought she did a great job. What I liked about her at first, we see how hardened she has become living out here. We are given before that happens though and the events that got her there. We also don't know if this entity is real or if there's a demon that is doing all of this. Telles is interesting as well. Her and McTee are both not prepared for what happens, but seeing Telles as she descends into madness was creepy. Being that is she is losing it, it made me wonder what she was saying was real and what wasn't. She is unreliable so that makes it difficult. Zukerman was solid as the husband who is trying to being the rock. Anderson also did a solid job in his small role.

Something I do have to give credit to this film as well was the effects. There are some practical ones that looked pretty solid to me. There isn't a lot in the way of effects in general, but there the CGI ones didn't bother me. They were pretty well done and were pretty creepy. There are some jump-scares in the film, which were actually well done also.

The soundtrack of the film did have some moments that helped to enhance the scenes. It didn't mess around with the song that is being played over the credits. With what the first scene is and how creepy it is, it really did help to build that feeling. The rest of the score really didn't stand out, but it never hurts or takes me out of the film.

Now with that said, this film did have some really good aspects. The setting is creepy and the idea of descending into madness or is there an evil entity that is corrupting them. The acting really carries this film in my opinion. I'm normally not the biggest fan when a film gives us a definite outcome, especially when this film presents us with two possibilities to what is happening. There are some slight pacing issues as well. The effects were pretty solid and I thought the soundtrack was too. It didn't necessarily stick out, but there were a couple moments it did. Overall I'd say this film was in a crossover genre of horror/western we don't get a lot of. I did think this was above average.

I didn't know what to expect watching this movie but I can tell you this that I am highly disappointed. Not much thought into the plot. I would not recommend.