The Murmuring is the final chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s brilliant series Cabinet of Curiosities. Based on a short story by Guillermo Del Toro himself, it is directed by Jennifer Kent. It stars Essie Davis, Andrew Lincoln and Hannah Galway.
Premise
Two ornithologists struggle to overcome the untimely death of their daughter — and the ghostly presence in their new home.
About the Chapter
This is probably the most lyrical and contemplative of all the episodes in the series. Once again we are surprised by a new aesthetic take. It is great finale to this series.
In a way it saddens us that this is the last episode because this series has managed to be one of the best and most varied this year.
‘The Murmuring’ moves forward at a paced tempo, taking its time to define the protagonists, introducing us with parsimony to this metaphor of freedom. Is it terrifying? We do not consider it so given that it plays with fear that is more internal, and it relays it gradually, murmuring into our ears as it unveils the truths drop by drop.
It might be the most simple story in the series on a stylistic level, but it is too the most poetic and liberating.
Release Date
October 28, 2022
Where to Watch The Murmuring
Direction
Jennifer Kent
Jennifer Kent is an Australian actress and director best known for The Babadook (2014) and The Nightingale (2019). Jennifer Kent graduated in 1991 from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Australia with a degree in Performing Arts.
Cast
Essie Davis
Andrew Lincoln
Hannah Galway
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