the problem with "Stray" is that it doesn't ever connect with the audience; The mystery just unfolds, and we as the audience never engage in the mental exercise of piecing clues together and finding an answer
anchored by a compelling performance by Christine Woods as Murphy, a haunted cop investigating a pair of supernatural-oriented murders, "Stray" falters in the narrative department but looks good and holds interest
although the story is simple (beyond its merging of two different sets of genre conventions), it's stylishly presented; Despite its flaws, this curious little hybrid is bound to intrigue and has enough going on to be worth seeking out by genre fans
a unique, engaging tale; An interesting, original concept combined with solid acting and creative directing propel "Stray" and keep its audience invested throughout its tidy 81-minute run-time
"Stray" is the sort of competently made but overly familiar genre exercise. The film does, however, offer strong performances and striking visuals that compensate for its generic aspects
by Alan Ng [Film Threat ]
