The forest, its lore, and the creatures that lurk inside its darkness have long been an element of mystery for humans. They exist in a liminal space between civilization and the wilderness—a place full of fantasy, terror, and unexplained phenomena. As a Starla in Kryptic would say, something changes in you when you meet the Sooka. Dark femininity and the forest have seen analogous representation in the arts; Kryptic takes it a notch higher by blending high-concept sci-fi themes with the local myth of Sooka in Canada. Kryptic, directed by Kourtney Roy, is a Canadian horror-thriller that weaves psychological mystery into an almost Lynchian surreal horror. The film stars Chloe Pirrie in a dual role as Kay Hall and Barb Valentine, creating ambiguity for the viewers to decode questions about identity, evolution, and possession by ancient spirits.

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What Happens In The Film?

Kryptic starts with protagonist Kay Hall,...