While the combination of a phenomenal score and a strong lead performance by Laura Weissmahr heightens the tension of this thriller, one can’t help but wonder whether the film might have benefited from taking a more naturalistic and realistic approach to postpartum depression, rather than opting for a suspenseful and eerie tone.

This wouldn’t be such a significant issue were it not for the fact that the film’s largely symbolic exploration of Maria’s psychological state and the downward spiral she experiences results in a lack of narrative depth. The plot feels loosely constructed, with noticeable incoherencies and a surprising lack of attention to detail.