At the Devil's Door
At the Devil's Door

At the Devil's Door

2014Movie91 minEnglish

When ambitious young real estate agent Leigh is asked to sell a house with a checkered past, she crosses paths with a disturbed girl whom she learns is the runaway daughter of the couple selling the property. When Leigh tries to intervene and help her, she becomes entangled with a supernatural force that soon pulls Leigh's artist sister Vera into its web - and has sinister plans for both of them.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users63%
Director: Nicholas McCarthyGenres: Horror, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A young woman named Hannah takes a job selling houses and finds herself drawn into a dangerous supernatural realm when she agrees to perform a "deed" for an elderly client. As she delves deeper, she becomes entangled with a demonic presence and must confront her own fears and past to survive. The film explores themes of faith, possession, and the consequences of making deals with dark forces.

Critical Reception

At the Devil's Door received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, unsettling imagery, and strong performances, particularly from Catalina Sandino Moreno. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the scares occasionally predictable, leading to a generally favorable but not universally acclaimed reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuinely creepy atmosphere and unsettling visuals.
  • Highlighted the strong central performance by Catalina Sandino Moreno.
  • Criticized by some for a narrative that becomes a bit too convoluted and predictable.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent horror entry, appreciating its suspenseful build-up and effective scares. Some viewers felt it could have been more original, but the performances and overall disturbing tone were frequently mentioned as positives.

Fun Fact

Director Nicholas McCarthy was inspired to make the film after his own experience with a difficult real estate transaction, which sparked his imagination about the potential for dark dealings in the home-selling business.

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