Andover
Andover

Andover

2018Movie91 minEnglish

Genetics professor Adam Slope clones his wife Dawn after she dies in a fire but the woman he creates is different than the woman he loved, so he tries over and over, in a desperate attempt to get her back exactly as she was.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Mark CantuGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends, reeling from a tragedy, decide to revisit their childhood home in Andover, unaware of the dark secrets and malevolent forces lurking within its walls. As they confront their past traumas, they unleash a supernatural entity that feeds on their grief and paranoia. They must find a way to escape the house and the entity before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Andover received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and predictable plot. While some praised its atmosphere and attempts at psychological horror, many found the execution lacking and the scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers divided on its effectiveness as a horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable narrative that relies heavily on horror tropes.
  • While the atmosphere is occasionally effective, the scares often fall flat.
  • Performances are generally competent but cannot elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Andover are scarce and generally unenthusiastic. Those who did leave feedback often found the film to be a derivative horror effort with little to offer in terms of originality or genuine scares. Some viewers noted that it felt like a low-budget independent film with production values to match.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Andover, Ohio, adding to its attempt at a grounded, eerie atmosphere.

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