We Used To Live Here
We Used To Live Here

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We Used To Live Here

2024
Movie
7 min
English

A school teacher with supernatural sensitivities chances upon a pair of ghostly lovers who are trapped in her new home. Reluctant at first, she helps them understand that clinging to the material world is a futile effort, and helps them find a way out.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users55%
Director: Andy FickmanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A couple inherits a remote, dilapidated farmhouse with a dark history, hoping to renovate it into their dream home. As they uncover unsettling secrets about the previous inhabitants and the land itself, their idyllic vision devolves into a terrifying struggle for survival against an ancient evil.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its scares predictable and its plot derivative of other horror films. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Darri Ingolfsson's descent into paranoia.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling premise.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and uninspired jump scares.

  • Performances, particularly the lead, were noted as a highlight.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful build-up and creepy setting, while others felt the story lacked originality and a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The isolated farmhouse used for filming was reportedly chosen for its genuine historical character and remote location, contributing to the film's authentic sense of dread.

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