Beach House
Beach House

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Beach House

2017
Movie
87 min
English

Emma's quiet beach retreat takes an unsettling turn with the arrival of an enigmatic artist out of her mother's past. He challenges, enthralls, and frightens her, as she comes to suspect him of a terrible crime.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Brandon LarracuenteGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a getaway to a secluded beach house find themselves in a fight for survival. As they uncover dark secrets about the property and its history, they become targets of a relentless killer. The idyllic vacation quickly turns into a desperate struggle to escape the isolated location.

Critical Reception

Beach House (2017) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It was often described as a derivative slasher film that struggled to bring fresh ideas to the genre. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on established horror tropes.

  • Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from the suspense.

  • Some viewers found the gore and jump scares mildly effective, but overall uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Beach House are scarce, but available comments suggest a disappointment with its predictability and lack of innovative scares. It's often seen as a forgettable entry in the crowded horror landscape.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and apparent setting, a significant portion of the filming for Beach House actually took place in the more inland state of Colorado, with set design used to create the illusion of a coastal environment.

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