House of Good and Evil
House of Good and Evil

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House of Good and Evil

2013
Movie
108 min
English

After a family tragedy in the chaotic city, Chris and Maggie Conley, in a last-ditch effort to save their dying marriage, purchase an isolated home in the deepest woods, to which they quickly discover evil has a key.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Corbin NashGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, haunted by the death of her mother and struggling with a failing marriage, retreats to a secluded house in the woods to find peace. However, her solitude is shattered by disturbing occurrences and a mysterious old woman who seems to hold the key to the house's dark past. As the lines between reality and nightmare blur, she must confront the evil within the house and within herself.

Critical Reception

House of Good and Evil received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, slow pacing, and reliance on conventional horror tropes. While some acknowledged the atmospheric potential, most found the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror clichés.

  • Suffers from a slow pace and underdeveloped characters.

  • Fails to deliver genuine scares or a compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a tedious and uninspired horror entry, criticizing its lack of originality and excessive reliance on jump scares without proper build-up. Many felt the plot was predictable and the overall experience was unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a limited theatrical release, primarily reaching audiences through VOD platforms.

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