'Bird Box Barcelona' Review: A Lackluster Spanish Spinoff Fails to Soar

"Bird Box Barcelona," the spinoff to Susanne Bier's 2018 film "Bird Box," offers a technically accomplished and watchable experience, but falls short in delivering a memorable genre material. The film explores new details about the mysterious alien menace that prompts people to take their own lives, but fails to provide much illumination. Set in Barcelona, the story follows a vulnerable hero, Sebastián, as he tries to protect his daughter from harm while navigating a world where survivors no longer know who can be trusted. The film's religious twist and sound design are impressive, but the thin characters and vague plot hinder its impact as a horror film.