Slow Burn Horror Pacing
Spending a long time on normal life, character and atmosphere before any real threat arrives. Dread builds bit by bit, so the climax feels inevitable and devastating when it comes.
How this film uses it
The film spends a long time on Claire's quiet life and her suspicions about her neighbors. Small strange events build the dread bit by bit. The slow pace makes the later scares feel earned.
Where to see it
The early weeks: Claire settles into a quiet house, notices odd events, and gradually becomes uneasy.
