He's Out There (2018)

He’s Out There (2018) is a psychological horror film directed by Quinn Lasher, revolving around the tense story of a mother and her two young daughters when they face a murderer in an isolated cabin in the middle of the forest. The film not only brings heart-stopping suspense but also conveys a profound message about maternal love, courage and the strong survival instinct of humans in dangerous situations.

The main setting of the film takes place at a lakeside cabin, where Laura - the main character played by actress Yvonne Strahovski - takes her two daughters to relax. However, the seemingly peaceful trip quickly turns into a nightmare when they discover that a stranger is lurking and trying to attack them. The masked murderer not only brings fear but also shows a pathology and obsession to the point of cruelty.

One of the highlights of the film is the way the director creates a tense and suffocating atmosphere through sound, light and a slow but dramatic pace. Not too dependent on blood or excessive action scenes, He's Out There focuses on psychological factors and mental obsession. This makes viewers not only scared but also feel pain at the main character's helplessness when having to protect her child in a dead-end situation.

Yvonne Strahovski's performance is a big plus for the film. She successfully portrayed the image of a resilient, determined mother who is willing to do everything to protect her child. The panic, pain mixed with bravery and love were realistically shown through the eyes and every action of the character Laura.