In the Garden of Shadows: Anais

A reclusive botanist inherits a sprawling, isolated estate filled with strange flora and unsettling family secrets. As she delves into the history of the garden and her ancestors, she uncovers a dark mystery involving a missing heir and a series of peculiar deaths. The lines between reality and hallucination blur as the garden's influence seems to possess a life of its own, threatening her sanity and safety.

In the Garden of Shadows was met with a mixed reception, praised for its atmospheric visuals and intriguing premise, but criticized for its convoluted plot and slow pacing. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it unsatisfying.

• Visually striking with a haunting atmosphere that draws viewers in.

• The mystery is compelling but becomes muddled in the latter half.

• Performances are strong, particularly Seraphina Bellweather's portrayal of a woman unraveling.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's beautiful cinematography and the suspenseful build-up. However, many felt the resolution was weak and the narrative too abstract.

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The 'enchanted' garden sequences were filmed in a specially constructed conservatory filled with rare and exotic plants, some of which were rumored to have been brought from remote regions specifically for the production.