Mind Body Spirit
Anya (Sarah J. Bartholomew) has moved away from home, into the house left to her by a Russian grandmother she was never able to meet. Her mother Lenka (Anna Knigge) thinks this is a bad idea and urges Anya to return home. But the aspiring yoga influencer sees the move as a way to make her mark, assert her independence, and maybe learn something about her roots.
Anya discovers a secret door that leads up to an attic filled with strange things. But there she finds an old journal that was written by her grandmother Verasha - and it says it is for Anya. Anya is thrilled and begins to read, although only about half of it is in English, the rest in Russian. She realizes that if she follows the steps as outlined by her grandmother, she will find unity and enlightenment within herself.
Anya's childhood friend Kenzi (Madi Bready) is also a fitness influencer, although Anya is just starting out. Kenzi agrees to mentor Anya, and they shoot some guest appearances together, although Anya doesn't post them right away. But then strange things begin to happen, and Anya begins to question what her grandmother's journal really says.
This found footage film isn't exactly horrifying, and it's certainly not gory, but there is something disturbing about it nonetheless. Especially with Anya's naivete through the whole film. I figured out what was going on pretty early and kept shaking my head at her questionable choices. Even so, there is an unease and uncertainty as to how events will play out, laced with the occasional jump scare. I think the cast did a great job of portraying their characters, and the story was solid. Definitely worth the watch, and only about 70 minutes long. I'll give this film 4 Stars.
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