The Anniversary

About This Movie

The Anniversary (2020) takes a simple domestic setting and twists it into something unsettling. There’s this slow-building dread throughout, like you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. The housewife, she’s not your typical protagonist; her celebration turns dark in ways you don’t quite see coming. The pacing is interesting—almost leisurely at first, which really heightens the horror when it hits. Practical effects are used effectively here, too; they’ve got this rawness that adds to the discomfort. The performances are solid, particularly the lead, who navigates the character’s descent with a real sense of unease. It’s a film that lingers with you, kind of gnaws at the edges of your mind long after the credits roll. Not your average horror flick, for sure.

Unique take on domestic horrorStrong practical effectsInteresting pacing and atmosphere