Clearly we all have different ideas of excellence, but writing as someone not knowing anything about this movie, prior to viewing, I have to agree it’s NOT A HORROR movie, but IT IS AN EXTRAORDINARY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, which from beginning to end traces a brilliantly well executed and acted entry into the world of a crazed mother/physician played so well by Morton. That being said, the film seems to intertwine between two families and the maelstrom of chaos that unravels. However, Maryann's visits continue in Katherine's absence; she even takes Andy outside to play baseball. She becomes unhinged when she learns that her new neighbour (Natasha Calis) has secretly befriended the boy, and has been encouraging behaviour she doesn’t approve of. This is clearly NOT for the less CONTEMPLATIVE VIEWER, as evidenced by the baffling reviews perceiving it as slow.

Whether it be Richard, who can’t escape his unhappy marriage and controlling wife, or Andy who literally can’t escape from his wheelchair, there is a definite exploration of what it means to be stuck in a situation. Tension is built up effortlessly and, at times, it is the screaming silence that speaks louder than any words could. For someone so young she is an utter badass, showing that young girls can be just as tough as their seniors. The film’s underlying is a positive one; despite the unhappiness felt by many in the film they all act unselfishly, or at least that’s probably what they’re telling themselves. The tension takes place mostly in Andy's house where Maryann and Andy must steal precious moments together to play ball and be normal teenagers while avoiding the critical eye of Katherine who most definitely doesn't want Andy to have any visitors.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. As the young pair grow ever closer, Charlie's mother (Morton) becomes increasingly concerned for her sick boy and obsessive in her quest to shelter him from harm. Natasha Calis gives a strong performance as Maryann and is certainly a young actor to look out for in the future. He reminded us what real-life horror looks like with HENRY, now brings you a all new psychological horror film entitled: The Harvest.

There is a surprising finale, which is all the more hard-hitting because you’ve been on a long journey with these characters.

That incident, introduces us to Katherine (played by Samantha Morton) who is caring for her sick invalid son, Andy (played by Charlie Tahan) alongside her husband (played by Michael Shannon). Can’t Come Out To Play explores ideas surrounding the role of the woman; with the two main female characters representing completely opposing ideologies. As Andy is very sick he must stay within his home per the instructions of his mother, Katherine ( Samantha Morton), who also forbids him from having any visitors.

The movie had its world premiere on October 19, 2013, at the Chicago International Film Festival and follows a young girl ( Natasha Calis) who befriends a seemingly lonely and confined boy her own age, only to fall afoul of his mother. As the young pair grow ever closer, Charlie’s mother (Morton) becomes increasingly concerned for her sick boy and obsessive in her quest to shelter him from harm.Despite the adults controlling the narrative, the film is really centred on Maryann and the means with which she steps into and then circumvents the controlling aspects of her friend, Andy’s, situation with first of all, her needs, then compassion for Andy and then with increasing desperation when the ‘responsible grown ups’ in the form of her Grandparents don't believe her version of events. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.