Someone's Trying to Get in
Someone's Trying to Get in

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Someone's Trying to Get in

2024
Movie
25 min
French

A Haitian asylum seeker flees an immigration camp, unknowingly approaching a house owned by a paranoid blue-collar worker.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: Eric BrossGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling writer, her husband, and their young son find their lives turned upside down when they move into a remote, isolated house. Strange occurrences and terrifying visions plague the family, hinting at a malevolent presence within the walls. As the disturbances escalate, they must confront the growing fear that they are not alone and that something sinister is trying to break in.

Critical Reception

Early reviews suggest 'Someone's Trying to Get in' offers a tense and atmospheric horror experience, leveraging its isolated setting and psychological dread. While some critics found the plot predictable, many praised the performances, particularly Taryn Manning's portrayal of a woman on the brink. The film aims for a classic haunted house feel with modern thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and solid performances.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar horror tropes.

  • Appreciated for its effective use of a claustrophobic setting.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a decent entry in the horror genre, enjoying the suspense and scares. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but the acting and tension were frequently highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

The isolated house used for filming was reportedly chosen for its natural, eerie ambiance, with minimal set dressing needed to enhance the unsettling atmosphere.

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