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The statement - "In the middle of no-where" can bring on so many scenarios to be had at said destination. You cover it with snow, a nice lodge and plentiful amounts of trees? You get this movie. Yes, it's stated the nearest town or convenient store is only miles away, but when it's a blizzard outside, it feels like an eternity just to reach anywhere. This movie is quite moody, but I feel the amount decisions made by the characters are sometimes frustrating. Speaking of decisions - if you’re seeing another person after freshly divorcing your wife, wouldn’t you want your kids to know the newest woman in your life even just a small amount? Father of the year does not go to this man after deciding it’s a grand idea to let his young children stay in a secluded lodge by themselves. I understand you need something fresh after experiencing a tragic moment in your life, and the children’s. But, let’s have her over for a pizza night and movie first The agreement of the kids going was confusing at first, because they discover something about her that’s a pretty big “Nope” in my book. I understand not really having a big say-so being a child, but wouldn’t you question more on why your parent is even thinking that’s a good idea? I would at least want another family member to attend as well. After the big reveal towards the end it makes a lot more sense. Throughout the last ladder of the film, you start to realize how these events are coming about, and why it’s happening. You’re given a plot to follow, only to have it switch slowly into something different, at which unless you’re paying attention it could make you upset. Only for reasons of wanting something more sinister. It makes you contemplate renting a lodge in the future. I would make damn sure you bring friends you know well, or at least be a night owl so you can detect the commotions. The acting by Jaeden Martell(IT, and Mr. Harrigans Phone) is on par with Riley Keough(It comes at night, and The Devil all the time) performance. We see some misses between the father and the kids not having that true chemistry connection. But, I feel the movie did it justice enough mainly because the father is so disconnected with real life anyways, anything he does is enough to make you scoff.