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Open House
Real estate agent Michelle Lay has a house to sell, and hot, young buyer James Deen wants more than typical walk through. But when Michelle's daughter Lexi Belle returns home with her new fiancé, Michelle realizes she just had sex with her son-in-law to be! Will she let Lexi marry a man that can't be trusted or will she keep their forbidden secret hidden? Meanwhile Michelle's lesbian lover Brittany O'Connell is harboring secrets too, one of which includes Michelle's resentful ex-husband, Mark Davis. Deceptions abound in this tale of emotional and sexual intrigue, and the power of forbidden lust.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers decides to spend a night in an abandoned house rumored to be haunted. As they explore the decaying property, strange occurrences begin to plague them, blurring the lines between reality and their deepest fears. They soon realize they are not alone, and their playful exploration turns into a desperate fight for survival against an unseen entity.
Critical Reception
Open House received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding the film to be derivative and uninspired within the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film to be derivative of other haunted house horror tropes.
The acting and dialogue were frequently cited as weak points.
The film's pacing and lack of originality contributed to a generally poor viewing experience.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real abandoned house, adding to its intended atmosphere of decay and dread.
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