The Hamiltons
The Hamiltons

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The Hamiltons

2006
Movie
86 min
English

The Hamiltons seem to be the picture-perfect American family. They are hardworking community members; giving to their local charities, attending town hall meetings and always respectful of their neighbors...except for the fact that they usually end up killing them.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Don ManciniGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

After their parents are murdered, the three Hamilton children – a teenage girl, a pre-teen boy, and a toddler – are forced to flee their home. They take refuge in an abandoned mansion, but soon discover that the house holds dark secrets, and they may not be alone. As they try to survive and uncover the truth about their family's past, they become entangled in a dangerous web of violence and paranoia.

Critical Reception

The Hamiltons received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature as major drawbacks. However, some reviewers appreciated its dark atmosphere and attempts at suspense, though these were generally not enough to overcome the film's perceived shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative and predictable plot.

  • Atmosphere is sometimes effective but can't salvage the weak narrative.

  • Lacks originality and memorable characters.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, Don Mancini, is best known as the creator of the Chucky doll franchise.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Different take on the genre. The "twist" is not only pretty straight forward, it's also straight up given away in the promotional material, and that twist is really the point of _The Hamiltons_. Even so, I was engaged, which is important. A...