Scott Derrickson is becoming a name that secures success at the box office, mainly in the horror genre. In this film set in the United States of the 1970s, the director presents a correctly executed and, above all, well measured thriller. The story of a kidnapper of children and teenagers is in itself terrifying, but the inclusion of supernatural elements elevates the film to a very good production. Even behind the mask (which is fantastically designed and will surely remain in the collective imagination like that of Jason or Ghostface), Ethan Hawke manages to convey with his interpretation the brutality of a terrifying man. For his part, Mason Thames executes each of his scenes to perfection (what an actor who at 15 years of age masterfully stars in his first feature film!). The duo created by them as the bad guy and the good guy is fantastic. The other young interpretation is given by Madeleine McGraw, who joins the previous two in her wonderful performance. What makes this movie work so well, moreover, is the script that makes us really empathize with Finney, the protagonist, and from there everything flows wonderfully. The music, the camera movements and the set are very well used. In addition, it is greatly appreciated that the duration is adequate so as not to make the story tedious but to give it the end at the right time