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2014
Movie
103 min
Greek

For many years, Nadja has worked as a housekeeper for an upper class Greek couple and their daughter. She’s allowed to feel like part of the family. When she’s diagnosed with a serious illness, and the man of the house runs into financial difficulties due to the economic crisis, Nadja loses her job. Yet she shows no external sign of how these two traumatic events have affected her.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: David L. MorseGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled man, haunted by his past, retreats to an isolated cabin seeking solace. As days turn into weeks, the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur, leading him down a dark path of paranoia and self-destruction. He must confront the demons of his past before they consume him entirely.

Critical Reception

This indie thriller garnered mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some praised its atmospheric tension, many found the narrative unsatisfying and predictable, ultimately failing to deliver on its psychological premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a tense, isolated atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character development.

  • Seen as a slow-burn thriller that ultimately fails to generate significant suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest viewers found the film to be overly slow and lacking in compelling narrative elements. Some appreciated the moody cinematography, but most felt it didn't compensate for a weak story.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote cabin, contributing to its intended sense of isolation and claustrophobia.

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