We're No Animals
We're No Animals

Movie spotlight

We're No Animals

2013
Movie
94 min
English

A Hollywood actor grows tired of making the same corporate movies, so he moves to Argentina to find more experimental and meaningful work.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: David M. RosenthalGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A family is forced to confront their dark secrets when they are snowed in at their remote cabin. Tensions escalate as a storm traps them with an unseen threat, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia. They must band together to survive the night, but the true danger may come from within.

Critical Reception

While 'We're No Animals' garnered attention for its atmospheric tension and performances, it received a mixed reception from critics. Some praised its slow-burn suspense and unsettling mood, while others found its plot predictable and its scares less effective than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror elements and others left wanting more overt scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and a lack of impactful scares.

  • The film's psychological approach to horror divided audiences.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'We're No Animals' were inconsistent. Some viewers found the movie to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller that effectively built dread. Others felt it dragged too much and failed to deliver on its horror promises, with a storyline that didn't fully captivate.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Big Bear Lake, California, known for its snowy mountainous terrain which contributed to the isolated and chilling atmosphere.

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