Good Neighbors
Good Neighbors

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Good Neighbors

2015
Movie
12 min
Norwegian

Two friends spy on a neighbor.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Gerd TverbergGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a quiet suburban neighborhood, three strangers find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As suspicion grows and paranoia sets in, they uncover dark secrets that threaten to tear their lives apart. The idyllic facade of their community begins to crumble, revealing a sinister undercurrent of betrayal and violence.

Critical Reception

Good Neighbors received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and a few shocking moments, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly compelling horror experience, often feeling derivative of other films in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with pacing and relies too heavily on common horror tropes.

  • Some viewers found the atmosphere unsettling, but the plot ultimately felt uninspired.

  • Lack of character development prevents audiences from fully engaging with the unfolding drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Good Neighbors are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's unoriginality and a lack of significant scares. Some users felt the premise had potential but was ultimately wasted.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released in Norway as 'Hjelp, vi er i filmbransjen' which translates to 'Help, we are in the movie business', and was later re-edited and released internationally as 'Good Neighbors' with a different plot.

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