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A review by mstall_
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This bite sized horror story is absolute PERFECTION. Seriously the only thing that sucks about The Night Guest is that it is so short!
Iðunn can't figure out why she's so exhausted all the time. She goes to her doctor (a man) who dismisses her concerns (typical). She goes to a psychiatrist (man) who recommends a stint in the psych hospital (typical). She feels like no one is listening to her concerns. Acting on the advice of well meaning friends ("exercise cures everything!) she buys a pedometer to help get more exercise in. One night she realizes that over night she walked 40,000 steps along the Icelandic coast. As Iðunn investigates a startling truth begins to emerge: she may not be alone in her own body.
This feels like classic, Iclandic folk horror. It's chilling and captivating, with the right amount of scary and "what the f" moments.
Iðunn can't figure out why she's so exhausted all the time. She goes to her doctor (a man) who dismisses her concerns (typical). She goes to a psychiatrist (man) who recommends a stint in the psych hospital (typical). She feels like no one is listening to her concerns. Acting on the advice of well meaning friends ("exercise cures everything!) she buys a pedometer to help get more exercise in. One night she realizes that over night she walked 40,000 steps along the Icelandic coast. As Iðunn investigates a startling truth begins to emerge: she may not be alone in her own body.
This feels like classic, Iclandic folk horror. It's chilling and captivating, with the right amount of scary and "what the f" moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Gore and Blood