Attachment is a haunting blend of romance and supernatural horror that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Directed by Gabriel Bier Gislason, the film begins with a chance encounter between Maja, a once promising Danish actress whose career is fading, and Leah, a Jewish academic from London. Their instant connection blossoms into a tender yet intense romance, drawing the audience into a love story that feels both fragile and inevitable.
When Leah suffers a sudden and mysterious seizure, Maja follows her to London to provide care. There she meets Chana, Leah’s enigmatic and overprotective mother. Chana’s strict adherence to Jewish traditions and her unsettling behavior hint at secrets buried deep within the family. As Maja tries to adjust to this new life, she begins to notice strange occurrences around the house—whispers in the dark, inexplicable shadows, and a constant feeling of being watched.
What sets Attachment apart from typical horror is the way it fuses intimate human emotions with folkloric dread. The film draws on elements of Jewish mysticism and the concept of the dybbuk, weaving them seamlessly into the story of two women fighting not just for their love, but for their survival. Gislason’s direction balances moments of warmth with creeping tension, while the performances of the cast bring depth and vulnerability to their characters.
Attachment is more than a horror story—it is a meditation on love, family, and the unseen forces that bind people together. It invites viewers to question whether the real danger lies in ancient curses or in the human need to hold on to what we fear losing.
