While Vivian initially appreciates the "makeover" and the new sense of belonging, she soon realizes that her transformation is part of a dark, ritualistic cycle. The film blends elements of psychological thriller and body horror, questioning the high price of social acceptance and the loss of identity.

One of the standout aspects of "The Dorm" is its ability to balance suspense with character development. The film takes the time to flesh out its characters, making their eventual interactions and conflicts all the more believable and intense. This careful pacing ensures that the audience is invested in the characters' fates, making the thriller's twists and turns all the more impactful.

Vivian starts her university life struggling to fit in until she is taken under the wing of Sarah, the most popular girl on campus. As Vivian transforms physically and socially, she begins to experience disturbing hallucinations and discovers her new friends are involved in prehistoric death rituals and ancient mythology. The film explores themes of mental health, body image, and social pressure through a supernatural lens. Critical Reception Audience/Critics