Stranger in the House
Stranger in the House

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Stranger in the House

2016
Movie
88 min
English

Jade, a newly married lawyer, is shocked to discover that her elderly father has married his live-in nurse, who is less than half his age. Betrayal, murder, and dark secrets are on the horizon......

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Preston A. WhitewayGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A couple, haunted by the death of their child, retreat to a remote house in the woods, seeking solace. However, their grief-stricken isolation is shattered by unexplained occurrences and a growing sense of dread. As unsettling events escalate, they realize they are not alone, and the house holds a dark secret that threatens to consume them.

Critical Reception

Stranger in the House received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and attempts at psychological horror, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and potential for dread.

  • Criticized for a familiar plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a competently made but ultimately forgettable horror flick.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely negative, with common criticisms pointing to a lack of originality, weak storytelling, and an unsatisfying conclusion. Some viewers found the film's pacing slow and the scares uninspired.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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