Hi, Neighbor
Hi, Neighbor

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Hi, Neighbor

2014
Movie
8 min
English

Successful urbanite Erin is slowly realizing that not every neighbor is not super-dee-dooper. This was our entry into the Four Points Film Challenge. We had 72 hours to complete a short film with the following requirements. Genre: Doppelganger Character: Martin, ATM technician, Line of Dialogue 'I heard you the first time.' Prop Balloon. We placed in the top 20, won for best Doppelganger film, and Chad Halvorson received an Honorable Mention for Acting.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Daniel J. ShortGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves trapped in a remote house with a sinister family. As the night progresses, they uncover dark secrets about the family's past and must fight for their survival. The isolation and escalating violence push them to their limits.

Critical Reception

Hi, Neighbor was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and predictable scares. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly in the face of a low budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at building suspense in an isolated setting.

  • Criticized for relying on common horror tropes and a lack of originality.

  • Performances were noted as a positive aspect, despite the film's weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often mention the film as a standard, low-budget horror flick that doesn't break new ground but offers some straightforward scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production relying on the dedication of its cast and crew working for deferred payment or passion alone.

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