This movie is one of the movies that kind of walks the line between mockumentary and found footage. The background of this movie is really quite a common story. I mean it's pretty predictable, but I don't think that necessarily takes away from its quality. The story begins about a University student named Mia who is trying to do a documentary on Alzheimer's disease. Not only for her psychology degree but as a personal goal for herself due to her grandfather passing away from the disease. When we meet the main character, Deborah, she seems relatively normal. According to her doctor's reports, she hasn't completely progressed to Alzheimer's yet. She forgets some of her memories and just does simple tasks over and over, but she hasn't completely lost control of her body yet obviously. The first confusing thing about this movie to me is: why would this woman (and her daughter Sarah), let this documentary crew move into her house and film her every action? Like, they are strangers. And it's incredibly intrusive and could probably be embarrassing for Deborah if she does anything out of the ordinary. I just can't imagine why they would allow this around a suffering woman. But anyway, it happens. They install cameras all over her house and begin filming her every move. EVEN WHEN SHE'S SLEEPING. Deborah obviously progresses extremely quickly into what her daughter and the crew might assume is rapidly onset Alzheimer's. She is sleepwalking, talking to herself, forgetting everything. But the biggest thing is my next problem. When they find her making demon noises, levitating, vomiting dirt and earthworms, and speaking in tongues - why does it take them over 40 days to assume maybe it's not Alzheimer's. And as a spoiler / the giant joke of the whole film - they never really call a priest to do an exorcism. It's 2014. Am I crazy to assume that maybe the signs are obvious? She's placed in the hospital under restraints and still able to escape and tear her flesh off and kidnap children and bite people. Doesn't seem normal to me, but hey who am I to judge. This movie 100% relies on jump scares. They are all over the place. Deborah is perfectly cast because her face is fucking terrifying. It moves a little slow. The camera work can be a little nauseating. The story is decent enough. But the real key is the cool ending scene. You'll see. If you want. This story has nothing to do with Alzheimer's and 90% of the acting is just embarrassing. Recognize the signs of a possession. Come on. Call your local minister. It's a one time watch. I've definitely visited it too many times.
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