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Those We Don’t Speak Of

2016
Movie
111 min
English

An actress’s rapid rise to fame is shadowed by murder and haunting memories. As chaos unfolds, she fights relentlessly for truth and happiness.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users55%
Director: Jim SheridanGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman discovers a dark secret about her family's past when she inherits an isolated country estate. As she delves deeper into the estate's history, she uncovers a series of disturbing events and chilling revelations that blur the line between reality and delusion. The estate itself seems to hold a malevolent presence, entangled with the mysterious disappearance of her mother years ago. She must confront the terrifying truth before she becomes another victim of the house's secrets.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. While Anya Taylor-Joy's performance was often praised, the overall narrative failed to resonate with audiences and critics alike. The film struggled to find a cohesive tone, oscillating between psychological thriller and gothic horror without fully succeeding at either.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Anya Taylor-Joy's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a muddled and unsatisfying plot.

  • Felt too derivative of other gothic thrillers without offering a fresh perspective.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's acting. However, many found the story confusing and the ending disappointing, leading to frustration rather than engagement.

Fun Fact

Anya Taylor-Joy was relatively unknown when she was cast in this film, and her performance here helped to launch her into wider recognition.

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