Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

If you're looking for torture pron or a gorefest, go somewhere else. If you're looking for a good old-fashioned thriller, one that makes you jump, bite your nails, and gasp... if you're looking for a movie that keeps you on the edge of the seat and makes you wipe the sweat from your brow when it's over... if you're looking for a horror movie that you can watch with the family (teenagers and up) without worrying about sex, nudity, language, gore, or excessive violence but that will still scare the living crap out of you... LOOK NO FURTHER.Excellent production value despite a low budget. Plenty of chills and suspense, with the requisite twists. Excellent, solid performances from the cast--even from the kids.Ignore the naysayers: this is like The Shining in that they both involve families in the mountains with snow. That's about the extent. Those who tear it down either have an axe to grind or just can't appreciate a bloodless, sexless horror movie.I love horror of all kinds and media, and frankly I can't recommend this movie enough.

I am writing to say.. even if you know exactly what is going on. Even if you get that the father is nuts. Even if you know most of what you see is dear old dad,pretending it's not him. This movie is awful. I gave it 1 star, because I had to give it a star. This is worst than awful. This movie found it's way to my TV. I watched it. Several times I thought the third rerun of Supernatural, even if I saw it earlier today still would of been more surprising than anything in this movie. It's confusing, and seriously people, the nut case would of been handcuffed and thrown into the cop car for kidnapping the caretaker. He wouldn't been able to ride with his kids to the hospital. He would of been treated as dangerous. The face in the window, didn't cause me to jump. It read delusion, because of how the dad was acting when he saw it. It didn't even look like it scared him, just surprised him. Than after seeing the hand print on the window the next morning. He was like Let's go outside and play. It's a Yawner. It makes stupid sense. The writer needs to not quit his day job. The curtain at the end says Just in case you figured my stupid movie out, here's a twist. Or possibly the sequel to the worst movie ever. My advice is skip the movie and take a nap. Believe me, your dreams will be much more interesting and exciting than this awful movie.

What the hell was that ? I thought I knew what was going on (father taking the drugs, hallucinating and all whacked out on drugs) then it jumped all over the place without explanation AT&T all. Why this? Why that ? Couldn't follow this movie from the start. It was building up for the grand finally and fell far short of thrilling. "He will get what's coming to him"... And they let him go to the Hospital with his kids after he kidnapped and almost killed a man while on drugs ? Don't want to live near these police.. All and all. Very disappointing movie that had potential but didn't take advantage of the money spent on it. What a shame I wanted an hour and change on this one..

First off, let it be known that I was never a fan of this actor. The only exposure I've had was the one or two times I stumbled upon a Will & Grace episode.With that being said, I think he did a good job and it was nice to see him step into this genre. He did well, although, the children were not a good match. As one person said, "children just don't act that way". I thought there was some provocation of thought. I am the type of movie watcher that likes to figure things out (Usual Suspects.... Awesome!) I don't think it was a bad movie and felt that it showed he has talent that is versatile and should be utilized in a wider range of films.Overall, I can see how some watchers might be confused, but I enjoyed the movie, there were some good "jolts" in the movie. A parent, inexperienced, on medication, taking care of sick kids after losing his wife & mother of his children, in a cabin, in a snowstorm. Not the best setting for a Rockwell moment, huh?!Think it was a good movie. Had the potential to be better but they did good with the budget they had to work with.