Yes, it’s scary, but not in the obvious supernatural way… although something supernatural is happening. The real fear comes from the question it forces the viewer to ask:

Am I losing my mind?

The story is simple. A man brings home a haunted chair and begins suffering from severe time loss and visitations from a ghostly figure credited as Old Man Franklin. The ghost’s appearance also causes bizarre reactions from anyone who interacts with our lead character.

One example—and possibly the best scene in the movie—is the bedroom scene. Julie screams at the sight of Old Man Franklin, but then suddenly stops, almost as if remembering her manners, says goodnight and sweet dreams, and proceeds to go to bed. It’s these strange and unsettling reactions that make the film stand out.

Writing this movie probably started with the thought:

“You know what would be wild?”

Because it is. All of it.

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the performances. Both actors deliver great work, because without them, this strange premise could fall apart quickly.

The film evokes the terrifying experience of memory loss and cognitive decline, showing, with each turn, a character losing more and more of himself. It builds toward one of the bleakest endings you’ll find online. Part experimental film and part traditional narrative, the ending is difficult to take at face value.

By the end, Reese discovers that everyone we’ve been introduced to is dead… but maybe they’ve been dead for a long time.

Maybe all this death is more internal than external.

Maybe this is really a story about the mortality of our memories.

Because when those memories are gone, what is left of us?