Purely Joyful Movie!

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

A majestic rainstorm illuminates the city backdrop throughout much of this Australian supernatural horror. A downpour can add so much atmosphere and unease to scenes if handled effectively - and here, Director (and Writer) Michael Petroni uses it very well indeed.Sam Neill is an actor who has quietly built up a massive body of work. He is always solid, reliable and a powerful presence onscreen. Casually sophisticated and authoritative, he is typically fine here, playing Duncan Stewart, sceptical of the sinister possibilities that are unfolding. Neill's in good company - Adrien Brody is excellent as tortured Psychologist Peter Bower, who happens upon young Elizabeth, a patient who holds secrets of her own.This unleashes a whole series of sightings, glimpses, jump scares and apparitions. And yet the overall effect is more of a slowly unfolding mystery than a 'straightforward' horror (if there is such a thing), elevated by the performances from the universally excellent cast and rich production values. The film doesn't quite live up to the moody success of its early scenes, but it keeps things simmering nicely.The finale and climax either work or they don't, depending on your point of view. After such a carefully built-up - and occasionally ponderous - storyline, the last moments step up a couple of gears to provide what I thought was a pretty satisfying endgame, even if the 'twist' at the end is fairly routine.

A thriller quite different from Sixth Sense. Backtrack develops the conceptual plot that was initially introduced. Comparing the two films enables to audience to consider the genre and alerts them to the further establishment of the genre. Suspense and mysteries unfold establishing divine justice paralleled to that of Peter, the main character. He is the vehicle through which the story is told, values are expounded and his character revealed when he is forced to make split second judgments. Living in a small world of significant relationships he learns to consider his future in terms of eternity. Giving the audience one possible framework.

I read the blurb and thought this might be worth a watch. Though, after reading one of the reviews, I prepared myself for an average film.I was pleasantly surprised with a great story. A couple of twist and a good ending. The acting was good. I loved the locations as I myself am from a regional Victorian town. It is a shame though that the film had limited release and is not widely known. Also loved the jump scares. This would make a great drive-in movie. I also liked the touch of having a female local cop. The only change I would have made would have been to move the earlier reveal to a later stage of the movie. Otherwise, I would recommend this movie to anyone.

I found this movie by accident on a rainy Sunday. I love Adrien Brody and have watched everything I can find with him in it. He can be funny or dramatic. I do not know why he isn't a bigger star. He is a lot better than some that are! This movie allows him to show a wide range of emotions. Backtrack is very creepy. Just when you think you know what's going to happen the movie surprises you again. Brody is so good in this movie. You feel his pain and anguish. It is riveting and scary...a mystery right up to the end. The villain was someone I never suspected. I was really at the edge of my seat. Well done. We all need more Adrien Brody!