Gina McVey (Lena Headey) seems to have it all; a great job as a radiologist, a fine boyfriend (Melvil Poupaud), and a caring family. One day Gina sees a woman that looks exactly like her and to make matters worse she ends up in a car accident. As Gina tries to recollect the pieces of her shattered memory she will discover that the world she knows is gradually being flipped around. What’s causing these disturbances? Here’s a hint, Gina: take a good long look in the mirror.
 


I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from The Broken but it becomes clear pretty quickly that Gina is not crazy. The constant reference shots of shiny surfaces informed me early on that the mirrors would play a key role in Gina’s tribulations. It’s not until after the car accident where things get even more haywire for Gina and those closest to her.
 
While it didn’t scare me I was deeply fascinated with the story. I wondered how Gina or any of her relatives would combat such stealthy opponents. They had no reason to fear they’re own reflections. It wasn’t something they were prepared for or something they conjured up. And poor Gina ends up looking deranged for even suggesting that something is amiss until its too late and the villains’ grand scheme is in full swing.
 


Sorry I’m being kind of cryptic but The Broken is one of those movies where the less said means a more enjoyable experience for the viewer. This is a neatly wrapped psychological mind bender that didn’t deliver a whole lot of gore but kept me very much tuned in. It’s rare for me to find a horror film where I actually have some amount of concern for the main character.

Not bad, for a rental. I recommend it.
 
Part of the After Dark Films “Horrorfest III: 8 Films To Die For” Series