The Other Side of the Door
The Other Side of the Door

The Other Side of the Door

2016Movie96 minEnglish

Grieving over the loss of her son, a mother struggles with her feelings for her daughter and her husband. She seeks out a ritual that allows her say goodbye to her dead child, opening the veil between the world of the dead and the living. Her daughter becomes the focus of terror. She must now protect against the evil that was once her beloved son.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users45%
Director: Johannes RobertsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A British family living in India is devastated when their young son dies in a tragic accident. Consumed by grief, the mother discovers an ancient, hidden shrine rumored to allow one to communicate with the dead. Desperate to see her son one last time, she defies warnings and opens the door to the spirit world, inadvertently unleashing a malevolent force that threatens her family and everyone around them.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its atmospheric tension and a few effective moments of horror, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling supernatural thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable jump scares and a familiar horror premise.
  • Lacks originality and depth in its storytelling and character development.
  • Fails to capitalize on its interesting setting and premise, resulting in a derivative experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews often echoed critical sentiments, with many finding the film to be a disappointing and uninspired entry into the horror genre. While a small portion of viewers appreciated the attempts at building suspense, the majority felt the film was formulaic and failed to deliver genuine scares or a satisfying narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in India, utilizing the vibrant and sometimes unsettling atmosphere of Kolkata to enhance its spooky narrative.

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John Chard

John Chard

This is one Oliver who doesn't need an army. Directed by Johannes Roberts and Roberts co-writes the screenplay with Ernest Riera. It stars Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky and Suchitra Pillai. Still struggling to come...
Reno

Reno

> When the balance was broken between the two worlds! Considering this filmmaker from the B movies, this is not a bad one, probably it may remain as his best work for sometime. Definitely not a great horror film either, yet the rating it...