Tricia's husband Daniel has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia.' As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house. As she begins to link it to other mysterious disappearances, it becomes clear that Daniel's presumed death might be anything but 'natural.' The ancient force at work in the tunnel might have set its sights on Callie and Tricia... and Daniel might be suffering a fate far worse than death in its grasp..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 92 minutes
✓ Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller
✓ Stars: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Morgan Peter Brown, Dave Levine, Justin Gordon
✓ Director: Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Courtney Bell
The Absentia (2011) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Absentia (2011) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Absentia (2011) is staring with Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Morgan Peter Brown, Dave Levine, Justin Gordon, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Courtney Bell juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.