The Taking of Deborah Logan
What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable malevolence threatens to tear the very fabric of sanity from them all.
Why it matters
A haunting descent into dementia that blurs the lines between supernatural possession and the ravages of mind-wasting illness.
- A rare horror that uses Alzheimer's not just as metaphor but as chilling narrative engine.
- Found footage format adds immediacy, though it sometimes undercuts the story’s subtlety.
- Strong buildup to a finale that surprisingly veers into visceral body horror territory.
- For fans who appreciate psychological dread mixed with unsettling practical effects—but beware uneven characters and narrative leaps.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
17
Found FootagePossessionSerial Killer
