Incantation instantly reminds you of Noroi: The Curse both in its atmospherics and scares. While there isn't much to chew on from a plot perspective, the film cooks up a few surprises in its blood-curdling imagery and special effects. The frequent timeline jumps are a bit challenging to keep up with, especially since the lines between them are (intentionally?) blurred. It's essentially a found-footage film but the lead characters frequently travel through claustrophobic spaces on their own, making it nearly impossible for the makers to retain this aspect all through. As a result, you'll randomly see some third-person shots in between all the shaky cam, clashing with the film's overall visual structure.
All said and done, it's a pretty decent effort that delivers on the atmosphere but struggles to connect past and present events within the plot.
All said and done, it's a pretty decent effort that delivers on the atmosphere but struggles to connect past and present events within the plot.