The Old Man in the Rocking Chair

In a secluded, decaying mansion, an elderly recluse named Silas lives out his final days, haunted by a tragic past. As a young journalist probes into his life, dark secrets surrounding a decades-old disappearance begin to surface. The investigation unearths a web of deceit, blurring the lines between memory, reality, and the chilling truth he has desperately tried to bury.

The Old Man in the Rocking Chair received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and lead performance but found the plot occasionally predictable. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating the slow-burn mystery and others feeling the pacing was too deliberate.

• Praised for its haunting atmosphere and strong central performance.

• Criticized for a plot that, while intriguing, sometimes relies on familiar tropes.

• The film's deliberate pacing was seen by some as masterful tension-building and by others as too slow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's moody setting and the emotional depth of the protagonist's story. However, many felt the mystery's resolution could have been more impactful, and some expressed frustration with the film's slow narrative progression.

Nominated for Best Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards (Sterling Vance).

The decaying mansion used for filming was a real, historically significant estate that had been vacant for over thirty years, requiring extensive restoration for its on-screen appearance.