The ability to suspend your disbelief is a critical part of enjoying a genre that isn't grounded, gritty, or realistic, but horror enthusiasts have spent decades laughing at the boneheaded decisions made by individuals who otherwise wouldn't consider in real life, which is why The Taking of Deborah Logan has reignited the imagination.
Adam Robitel's feature debut is either one of the finest found footage films there is ever been, or simply another mediocre entry in a medium that quickly developed into gimmickry, a sentiment we're relying on its 91% Rotten Tomatoes rating, which is just 49 percent.
Jill Larson's title character is fairly self-explanatory, with her battling Alzheimer's all while the crew of a medical documentary observe her ups and downs. However, there is something quite different about her ascendance, and it's one element of relatable beauty that's reappeared in recent years.
On Reddit's forums, it's been wisely pointed out that midway through a film crew decides that things are getting a little too much out of hand, so they simply decide to leave, get in their van, and drive away from the scene of the terrors with no intention whatsoever of returning.
The Taking of Deborah Logan is a perfect example of flight rather than fight. We've all seen at least one horror film where the simplest and easiest option available would be to f*ck off and wash your hands of the whole scenario altogether.