Don't Answer the Door
Don't Answer the Door

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Don't Answer the Door

2017
Movie
10 min
English

Missy and Stacy get more than they bargained for when they get hired to house sit a local historic landmark. The groundskeeper is creepy, the house is spooky, and there's a visitor knock knock knocking on the door.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Damien McVeighGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman home alone is terrorized by a mysterious intruder who appears at her door. As the night progresses, she must fight for her survival against a relentless and unseen threat. The film escalates into a terrifying game of cat and mouse, with the protagonist desperately trying to outwit her attacker.

Critical Reception

Don't Answer the Door received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and lack of originality within the home invasion subgenre. While some praised the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its predictable scares and slow pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspense, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to bring anything new to the familiar home invasion horror formula.

  • Despite a capable cast, the plot is predictable and fails to generate consistent suspense.

  • Lacks originality and relies on tired horror tropes.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available or consistently aggregated for this film, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of audience likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Despite featuring well-known actors like Danielle Harris and Jason Mewes, the film did not receive significant critical attention or major award nominations.

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