The In Crowd
The In Crowd

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The In Crowd

2000
Movie
105 min
English

A mentally disturbed young woman takes a job at a posh country club and falls in with a clique of wealthy college kids where she's taken under the wing of the clique's twisted leader, who harbors some dark secrets too terrifying to tell.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Google Users63%
Director: Mary LambertGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman recovering from a mental breakdown is hired as a caretaker at a remote rural estate. She quickly becomes entangled with the estate's enigmatic and wealthy inhabitants, a group of young women who seem to share a dark secret. As she tries to unravel the truth behind their strange behavior, her own grip on reality begins to weaken.

Critical Reception

The In Crowd received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and predictable. While some acknowledged the atmospheric direction, the film was generally panned for its underdeveloped characters and reliance on tired thriller tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few finding it memorable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of originality.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.

  • The thriller elements are uninspired and fail to generate suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller with a twist, many found the story to be predictable and not particularly engaging. The film's pacing and character development were often cited as weaknesses.

Fun Fact

The estate used as the primary filming location was the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

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