A Horrible Way to Die is a peculiar horror film, a rarity that focuses on story and character and saves the gory stuff for later. It’s a film that plunges into the human soul, examining how far someone will go to face their fears, regardless of which side of the blade they’re on. It’s moody without being tense; vicious without being threatening. It’s cold and unapologetic, yet a beautiful entity to behold. It may not frighten you right away, but you’ll feel its prickly claws in you long after it’s over.