Storyline

John James is a writer; his wife has left him. He moves with his middle-school aged daughter and young son to an isolated house off a dirt road in South Carolina. The property has an Indian burial mound, which fascinates his daughter, Louisa, who's entering puberty. Strange things: noises on the roof and in the woods, the cat missing, Luisa sleepwalking clutching a straw doll no one's seen before. She visits the mound often, staying late, coming home covered with mud. John's younger son, Sam, is frightened. John learns the house has a history and seeks out the previous owner. Louisa's behavior becomes more bizarre. Is there an explanation? An ant farm and a missing babysitter provide clues.

Plot Keywords

shotgun, father daughter relationship, female teacher, carcass, convenience store, rural setting, child with gun, breakfast, new home, new school, female bully, classroom, first day of school, dead dog, bathtub, kitchen, novelist, gossip, deity, full moon

Short Review

Nowhere near as bad as its invisible marketing strategy might suggest. But that's not to imply that it's worth seeking out.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 5.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 7.99, Rent: 3.99]

2. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

3. Amazon Video : $0.00 with a Prime membership