If you look at straight zombie movies or even straight horror movies, the successful ones tend to do business in North America but never travel outside of North America. (deadline.com)
Tonally, the film doesn't work as straight horror, as one can sense Korine smirking behind the lens at his freakshow, afraid to take a leap into real psychological horror. (film.avclub.com)
Lest we forget this is a movie about witches, events take a turn toward straight horror, with an evil spirit threatening the life of Gillian and everyone and everything around her. (themoviereport.com)