Alright folks, just got back from watching “The Falling,” and let me tell you, it’s a trip. This film, set in a 1960s British girls’ school, is like nothing else. It’s super moody, atmospheric, and a bit eerie—think “Picnic at Hanging Rock” vibes but weirder. Maybe it’s all that fainting? Yeah, there’s a lot of that.

So, the plot centres around these two best friends, Lydia and Abbie, and Abbie starts fainting. Soon, the whole school catches the fainting bug. The film dives deep into teenage angst, sexuality, and that strange, almost mystical period of adolescence. Honestly, it’s haunting. The cinematography—man, it’s like walking through an old dream. Gorgeous and unsettling at the same time.

Maisie Williams, you know her from “Game of Thrones,” right? She’s Lydia, and she’s killer in this role. She’s got that intensity that makes you feel like she’s gonna explode any second but in a good way. Then there’s Florence Pugh as Abbie, and she just nails it. You can feel their friendship—it’s like you’re spying on real people.

But—and there’s always a but, isn’t there?—it’s not perfect. The story kinda meanders a bit in the middle. There were moments where I was like, “Okay, where are we going with this?” It’s arty, which I love, but sometimes it felt a bit too artsy for its own good, if you catch my drift. Maybe they tried to bite off more than they could chew.

Oh, and speaking of school days, this film weirdly reminded me of when I was in gymnasiet and we had this mass hysteria thing with everyone claiming they saw ghosts at Svensson’s old cabin. Total chaos. It was ridiculous but also kinda fascinating how everyone just fed off each other’s fear. Something similar happens in “The Falling,” and it’s that kind of realism mixed with fantasy that makes the movie stick with you.

Anyway, check it out, especially if you’re into something a bit offbeat and poetic. It’s definitely not your run-of-the-mill drama. Grab a cup of coffee and give it a whirl.

Here’s the trailer if you wanna have a sneak peek: The Falling