MIND BODY SPIRIT
Anya moves into her estranged late grandmother’s home in an attempt to find herself and start a career as a yoga influencer. Her timid, authentic nature makes her a target of criticism and self-doubt. When she discovers a hidden door to the attic and a handwritten book of rituals collected by her grandmother, dark motives inhabit Anya’s spiritual journey.
A clever transition device includes internet buffering and built-in ads. The camera work, mostly laptop-based and hand-held, fully immerses you in the stillness, making you hyper-aware of the slightest movements on screen. The slow build is undeniably effective. The 360° shot is the star pupil. 
Inspiration from both Rob Savage‘s Host, Paranormal Activity, and The Blair Witch Project are unmissable. The dialogue has a slick duality. While we know more than Anya at any given moment, her unassuming words hit a nerve more than once. I feel compelled to warn you now. One particular scene might make you vomit by testing your natural gag reflex.
Sarah J. Bartholomew gives Anya a tangible vulnerability and innocence just ripe for the picking (off). She is the entire film. Her physical performance is applause-worthy. MIND BODY SPIRIT mixes Russian folklore and unresolved generational trauma. Filmmakers Alex Henes and Matthew Merenda make spirituality scary. In true form, Namaste to you both.
MIND BODY SPIRIT
On Digital May 7th
Director: Alex Henes, Matthew Merenda
Screenwriters: Alex Henes, Matthew Merenda
Producer: Dan Asma
Cast: Sarah J. Bartholomew, Madi Bready, KJ Flahive
Genre: Horror
Run Time: 80 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Distributor: Welcome Villain Films
Synopsis: MIND BODY SPIRIT follows Anya, an aspiring yoga influencer, as she embarks on a ritual practice left behind by her estranged grandmother. What starts as a spiritual self-help guide quickly evolves into something much more sinister. As Anya becomes obsessed with the mysterious power of the practice, she unwittingly unleashes an otherworldly entity that begins to take control of her life — and her videos. Now Anya must race to unlock the truth, before her descent into madness threatens to consume her mind, body, and spirit.
Hashtag: #MindBodySpiritMovie
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