Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor

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Hello Neighbor

2022
Movie
107 min
Khmer

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Phali refused to get married, so he came to a friend's house and slept there with his friend. In the morning, they realized that they were alone and that the area around them was marked as a red zone, except for the area where they were staying. Pali got to know her friend's neighbor and spent 14 days living together until she unknowingly fell in love with a neighbor named Ken. Phali wants to show people around him that Ken and he are dating, but seems to be dating because they are the same man.

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IMDb3.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users45%
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Plot Summary

The film is based on the popular indie horror video game of the same name. The story follows a group of friends who investigate the mysterious and unsettling behavior of their neighbor, only to uncover a dark secret hidden within his house.

Critical Reception

Hello Neighbor received largely negative reviews from critics. Many criticized its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was also mixed, with some appreciating the adaptation of the game while others found it to be a disappointing and generic horror flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on tired horror tropes.

  • The film fails to capture the suspense and atmosphere of its source material.

  • Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from any potential scares.

Google audience: Viewers found the movie to be a lackluster adaptation of the game, often citing a predictable storyline and uninspired scares. Some praised the attempt to bring the game's narrative to life, but overall sentiment leaned towards disappointment.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's release in 2022, the video game 'Hello Neighbor' was first released in 2017, with development and early access versions available even earlier, leading to a significant gap between the game's popularity and the film's adaptation.

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