(e.g., how the film uses lighting to represent trauma)
As Julia navigates the empty rooms, the past begins to bleed into the present. The film masterfully uses its setting to force Julia—and the audience—to confront "ghosts" that are far more terrifying than anything supernatural. Why It’s a Must-Watch Intense Performances
Her return is not one of nostalgia but of painful necessity; she was sexually abused by her father in that very house. As she inhabits the space, her darkest demons and memories begin to manifest in the present, forcing her to face ghosts that are far more real than she ever imagined.