Hi all!

Today I am reviewing Hatching. As mentioned previously, I really want to make better use of my Shudder subscription. The story follows Tinja, a young gymnast desperate to please her influencer mother. One day, she finds a mysterious egg, which produces a nightmarish creature. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

WHAT WORKED:

For viewers that don’t enjoy reading subtitles, please note, this is a foreign film. It’s set in Finland. The cinematography, vibrant colours and backdrops are absolutely stunning. There is a consistent theme of soft pinks, whites and pastel greens in the movie palette. For all of its beauty however, there is a gritty, disgusting side to it as well. Furthermore, I LOVED the body horror, gore and creature-feature special effects. They were both brilliant and effective in making me uneasy. The actress that played Tinja was phenomenal. Apparently, it took months to find the ideal person to play her because the role was so physically demanding. She was worth the wait! Be warned, there are some shocking scenes involving violence towards children. It’s a ‘who is the real evil’ type of story.

WHAT DIDN’T WORK:

Honestly, 98% of the film worked. If I had to give any criticism, it would be that I wish we had been given more of an explanation behind the creature. Also, there was a lot of vomiting. As somebody who has a phobia of that, I had to look away a lot.

OVERALL STAR RATING:

I gave it 4.5/5 stars. It was truly excellent and well worth the watch!

Thank you so much for reading! Have you seen Hatching?

Peace & Love xoxo