I don’t care how well it’s ingrained into the story, whenever a “hold this item until I return” moment happens in a film or show my eyes roll into the back of my head.
I’m looking at you, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Unlikable characters, trite story, not scary at all.
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The Haunting of Hill House is still immaculate and inimitable though, the gold standard for all people-driven horror shows.
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