Is That You?

Is That You? is a spine-tingling horror film that revolves around the life of an inquisitive and determined 13-year-old girl named Lili. Directed by Esteban Larraín, the movie delves into the psyche of a young girl struggling to cope with a life-altering situation – the disappearance of her father. Without any leads or answers from the authorities, Lili decides to use a spiritual ritual passed down through generations of her family to locate her missing father. The spiritual ritual is a long-held tradition within Lili's family, used by her grandmother to communicate with the spirits of their ancestors. However, Lili's grandmother has never explained the intricacies of the ritual to her, and she makes an assumption – that the ritual can only be used for good purposes. The assumption ultimately leads to the devastating consequences Lili could never have imagined. As Lili begins the ritual, her life starts to transform into a labyrinth of terror. Doors she thought she knew how to open now seem foreign to her, the layout of her house rearranges itself like a puzzle, and people in her community begin to take on grotesque forms. Lili's perception of reality starts to shatter as her world descends into chaos. The narrative takes an eerie turn as Lili confronts an unsettling phenomenon where she encounters different versions of the same individuals, each harboring a fragment of her father's personality. This unsettling twist makes it difficult for her to determine the true nature of these 'alternate selves' that now inhabit her world. The boundaries between reality and the supernatural begin to blur, leaving Lili perplexed and lost. As Lili desperately tries to find her father amidst the cacophony of visions, dreams, and unsettling encounters, she is met with resistance from those who have been possessed by her father's essence. They seem hostile and intent on protecting the very thing Lili yearns to find – a truth behind her father's disappearance. Frustration grows within Lili, pushing her further into the abyss of darkness and uncertainty. Despite the disorientation and confusion that pervades Lili's universe, the movie does not resort to simplistic explanations to unravel the mystery. Instead, it offers cryptic clues that hint at the true reason behind Lili's father's disappearance. The audience is kept on the edge of their seats as Lili inches closer to the truth, even if it is an unrelenting, and unappealing one. One of the most striking aspects of the movie is its portrayal of Lili's inner turmoil. She is neither a typical hero to be emulated, nor a helpless victim, but an amalgamation of both – an intelligent and vulnerable individual confronting the darkness within herself. As she faces each terrifying encounter, her resolve is put to the test, forcing her to confront the very fabric of her own existence. Throughout the narrative, the film maintains an unsettling atmosphere, never giving viewers a moment to relax. Every new revelation seems to open more sinister doors, creating a sense of dread that culminates in a finale that upsets even the viewer's perceptions of what might be possible. Ultimately, Is That You? becomes a chilling exploration of the fragility of one's psyche and the terrifying reality that our innermost fears may indeed have the power to manifest themselves. The movie raises an unsettling question – can the truth truly be the only thing we need, or will an unsettling confrontation with our deepest fears be our ultimate fate?