HikariWS
Really very bad plot. It's based on clichês like going to live on a beautiful isolated house to find a killer monster, and a child with her imaginary friend who's not imaginary. All characters act strangely, forcedly. A guy who wanna app...
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House by the Lake
2017
Movie
77 min
English
The Morgans, a loving yet troubled family, go on vacation with intentions to reconnect with one another. However, when their autistic 10-year-old daughter begins to fixate on a mysterious friend who may or may not be real, and retreats further into her own world, family tensions start to rise to the surface.
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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Giovanni Aloi•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young woman, recently separated from her partner, seeks solace in a remote house by a lake. However, her attempt at a peaceful retreat is shattered by unsettling occurrences and the growing suspicion that she is not alone. As the isolation amplifies her fears, she must confront a terrifying presence that lurks within the house and its surroundings.
Critical Reception
House by the Lake received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and predictable plot points. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and attempts at psychological horror, many found it failed to deliver a truly original or impactful scare. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the suspenseful build-up and others feeling it was ultimately underwhelming.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and isolated setting.
Criticized for a predictable plot and slow pacing.
Found to be an unoriginal take on the haunted house genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a remote area, contributing to its isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere.
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