The Hermits
The Hermits

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The Hermits

2023
Movie
91 min
French

While staying in a remote cabin, a young couple is terrorized by a trio of bloodthirsty hermits.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: P.G. WestGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged siblings is forced to reunite at their isolated family estate after the mysterious death of their father. As they sift through his belongings, they uncover dark secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to tear them apart. The family's troubled past begins to surface, blurring the lines between grief, suspicion, and betrayal.

Critical Reception

The Hermits received a mixed to positive critical reception. Reviewers praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances from the main cast, particularly Mark Rowley. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven in the second act. Audience reactions were generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's suspenseful narrative and character-driven drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and intense character dynamics.

  • Noted for strong performances, especially by the lead actors.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful story and the performances of the cast, finding it to be an engaging mystery. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more surprising, but overall satisfaction was high.

Fun Fact

The remote island setting for the film was specifically chosen for its naturally isolated and stark beauty, adding to the film's sense of unease and confinement.

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