Writer-director Michael Shanks’ romantic nightmare, which also stars Damon Herriman, follows a dysfunctional couple whose union is put to the test when strange forces overcome them.

Playing a reclusive singer who invites journalists to his cult-like compound, the actor nearly saves this muddled, satirical horror movie. Nearly.

Felicity Jones, William H. Macy and Kerry Condon also appear in Clint Bentley’s drama about an early 20th century logger in ...