IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users55%
Director: Daniel Sackheim•Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
After their parents die in a car crash, teenage Ruby Baker and her younger brother Matt are placed into the care of their parents' wealthy family friends, Terry Glass and his wife Erin. Initially enjoying their new luxurious life, Ruby soon becomes suspicious of the Glasses' true intentions and the dark secrets hidden within their opulent home. As she uncovers disturbing truths, Ruby must fight to protect herself and her brother from a dangerous conspiracy.
The Glass House received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot predictable and reliant on genre conventions. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the thriller elements but criticizing the narrative's plausibility.
Praised for its attempts at suspense and the performances of its lead actors.
Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on common thriller tropes.
Some found the premise intriguing but felt it was not fully realized.
Google audience: Audiences were split on The Glass House. Many appreciated the thriller aspects and the performances, finding it a decent watch for its genre. However, a significant portion felt the story was too predictable and lacked originality, with some questioning the believability of the plot developments.
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actress Katie Holmes, who was in talks to star before Leelee Sobieski was cast.
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