In the movie Ben falls in love with Amber, another American traveler he meets in Cambodia. Trouble seems to follow Amber though. Ben sticks with Amber through her troubles because he has a big heart and believes in her.
The movie manages to keep changing tone. I liked this because it managed to surprise me multiple times. In the beginning I thought it was going to be about local criminals. Then it seemed to be a familiar possession story but the ending was a shocker. There was never a 'good' Amber. Amber was in cahoots with locals to trick Ben into doing a ritual so his body can be possessed by the spirit of Amber's sister.
A very chilling ending. It played on fear on multiple levels. That of travelers being vulnerable in a foreign country with locals teaming up on you. And it was chilling because Ben was a guy who went above and beyond for Amber, who turned out to be completely ruthless.
Overall a very creative horror movie.
The movie manages to keep changing tone. I liked this because it managed to surprise me multiple times. In the beginning I thought it was going to be about local criminals. Then it seemed to be a familiar possession story but the ending was a shocker. There was never a 'good' Amber. Amber was in cahoots with locals to trick Ben into doing a ritual so his body can be possessed by the spirit of Amber's sister.
A very chilling ending. It played on fear on multiple levels. That of travelers being vulnerable in a foreign country with locals teaming up on you. And it was chilling because Ben was a guy who went above and beyond for Amber, who turned out to be completely ruthless.
Overall a very creative horror movie.