An extremely interesting watch, with some absolutely incredible cinematography, sound design, and editing. Enys Men's story is where things can be extremely alienating to a lot of people, especially if you aren't very familiar with experimental film, as it is extremely sparse, favoring environmental and visual storytelling over dialogue and plot.
To me, it was very effective, although others may vehemently disagree. Because of this choice, there is still quite a bit about this film that I just simply don't understand, but I think I have a basic understanding of what Mark Jenkins is trying to show us. This disconnect might have to do with the fact that Enys Men is extremely rooted in Cornish culture, so if you're from Cornwall or are familiar with Cornish folklore, you might get more out of it than an American.
In terms of it being marketed as a "horror movie", I will say that I was never really scared by anything shown, a lot of shots and moments were quite unsettling, such as the growing moss on the lead character's body.
To me, it was very effective, although others may vehemently disagree. Because of this choice, there is still quite a bit about this film that I just simply don't understand, but I think I have a basic understanding of what Mark Jenkins is trying to show us. This disconnect might have to do with the fact that Enys Men is extremely rooted in Cornish culture, so if you're from Cornwall or are familiar with Cornish folklore, you might get more out of it than an American.
In terms of it being marketed as a "horror movie", I will say that I was never really scared by anything shown, a lot of shots and moments were quite unsettling, such as the growing moss on the lead character's body.