Missing retains the feeling of a J-horror, slowly building the intensity of its mystery while examining the potential compassion and deliverance of death.
While Student Body might not scare the average horror fan, it’s a good reminder of the untapped potential of how much sheer terror mascots can contain.
Sarah Gadon has always had a keen eye for interesting roles, and she keeps that streak going with her portrayal of an imperfect mother in North of Normal.