The Night at the Terrace
The Night at the Terrace

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The Night at the Terrace

1980
Movie
80 min
Portuguese

Three exploitative short stories of sailors trying their luck in the São Paulo night.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends reunites at an isolated, sprawling estate for a weekend getaway, unaware of the dark secrets that haunt its grounds. As mysterious events unfold and tensions rise, they find themselves trapped and targeted by an unseen force. They must uncover the truth of the estate's tragic past to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Night at the Terrace' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up. However, many found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. Audiences were somewhat divided, appreciating the classic horror tropes but lamenting the predictable twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful pacing.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an anticlimactic resolution.

  • The performances were generally seen as solid, though hampered by weak material.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's classic horror elements and the palpable sense of dread it created. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable, but many appreciated the jump scares and the film's dedication to traditional horror storytelling.

Fun Fact

The grand estate used for filming was reportedly haunted, with the cast and crew experiencing several unexplained occurrences during production.

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