The Mansion
The Mansion

The Mansion

2017Movie100 minFrench

A band of students comes to celebrate the New Year in an old manor house isolated from everything. But soon after their arrival, strange events disrupt the atmosphere, before the party turns squarely to the nightmare ...

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Gene YellinGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a getaway to a remote mansion discover that the house has a dark and sinister past. As they uncover horrifying secrets, they realize they may have become the next victims of the mansion's malevolent presence. Trapped and desperate, they must fight for their survival against the supernatural forces that inhabit the estate.

Critical Reception

The Mansion received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a classic haunted house narrative while others found it predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its atmospheric setting and a few jump scares.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.
  • The film struggles to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

Google audience: Audience feedback for The Mansion is scarce, with no distinct patterns of specific likes or dislikes readily available. General sentiment suggests it's a passable, albeit unmemorable, entry into the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a historic, supposedly haunted mansion in upstate New York, adding to the eerie atmosphere during production.

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Datis presents horror fans with a traditional, almost 'Mystery Inc.' concept filled with standard stereotypes, creepy setting and nice body count. Told with slapstick and satirical humor, the film is a fun treat. It is English subtitled (j...