Latchkey
Latchkey

Movie spotlight

Latchkey

2023
Movie
10 min
English

Two seven year olds negotiate their after school life without adult supervision which slowly chips away at their innocence.

Insights

IMDb3.8/10
Director: Damien McPheeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling actress takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for an elderly, reclusive woman in a remote house. As she settles in, she begins to suspect that her employer might not be who she seems, and the house holds dark secrets. Strange occurrences and a growing sense of dread lead her to question her sanity and her safety.

Critical Reception

Latchkey received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its predictable plot and derivative horror tropes. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the lead performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar horror clichés without offering much originality.

  • The atmosphere builds effectively, but the payoff is underwhelming.

  • Tiana Morris delivers a solid performance, carrying the film through its weaker moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of innovation in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

Director Damien McPhee also stars in the film as the character 'The Neighbor' and served as the film's editor and cinematographer.

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