These sorts of psychological thrillers are completely my bag, so I think I took this more favourably than the other reviews on this site and around the web. Resurrection tells a story of Maggie, a woman who seems to have her life together before she becomes completely wrought with trauma from a distant past relationship. When the man that instilled this trauma upon her reappears after 22 years, Maggie's safe, stable life is upended as she attempts to deal with the reintroduction of this source of endless pain and trauma.
Resurrection really hammers home the damage that a past trauma can bring to someone, even decades after the fact when they've seemingly processed that portion of their life. New relationships are destroyed before they can even take shape, family bonds are broken due to the strain, and the ability to function "normally" is thrown into disarray. Rebecca Hall really gives her all in this performance and it shouldn't go unnoticed due to the "horror" banner that this film will assuredly fly. There is one monologue that is showstopping, and I imagine will become a new audition piece for many aspiring actors.
While many seem to bemoan the lack of concrete answers, Resurrections dream-like, surrealist portrayal only aids the intricate feeling and emotion that it's trying to evoke and convey. Having no final answer gives us the chance to ponder and muse on what it all means, and has seemingly led me to writing this glowing appraisal.
If you're a fan of the new wave of surreal, psychological horrors with a contemporary twist, you can't go wrong with Resurrection. Prepare for a slow burn and let everything wash over you and I promise the post movie debrief will be worth it as you dissect and ponder everything you've just seen. Very good movie, and one that I'll be thinking about for the rest of the day.