Lodgers

A young woman, recently widowed, moves with her son into a secluded mansion inherited from her estranged husband's family. She soon discovers the house harbors dark secrets and is plagued by unsettling occurrences, leading her to suspect the building itself is alive and malevolent. As the haunting intensifies, she must confront the supernatural forces threatening her sanity and her son's life.

Lodgers received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling horror elements. However, some reviews noted that the plot could be slow-paced at times, and the narrative didn't always deliver on its promising setup. Audiences generally found it to be a creepy and effective psychological horror film.

• Praised for its brooding atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
• Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and a lack of payoff in certain moments.
• Appreciated for its effective use of psychological horror and unsettling imagery.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Lodgers' to be a creepy and atmospheric horror film with strong performances. While some felt the pacing was a bit slow, most appreciated the suspense and the unsettling nature of the story.

Director Ivan Kavanagh stated that he was inspired by classic gothic horror films and wanted to create a modern take on the haunted house genre with a focus on psychological dread.