The Other Side
The Other Side

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The Other Side

2017
Movie
15 min
Spanish

Felipe and Claudio have a unique relationship. Somehow destiny pulls them apart and sets Felipe on a journey where he will risk everything in his pursuit of happiness.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users33%
Director: Roxanne BenjaminGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman travels to a remote cabin in the woods to visit her boyfriend, but soon finds herself trapped in a terrifying ordeal. As strange occurrences begin to plague the cabin, she realizes that she may not be alone and that a sinister presence is lurking just beyond the walls. With her boyfriend increasingly distant and the isolation taking its toll, she must fight for survival against an unseen enemy.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and predictable plot. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few effective jump scares, many felt it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers often divided on its effectiveness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric build-up and moments of genuine suspense.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Often described as a competent but ultimately forgettable entry in the cabin-in-the-woods subgenre.

Google audience: Audiences were generally unimpressed, with many finding the film to be predictable and lacking in originality. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at creating a creepy atmosphere, but felt the payoff was insufficient, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote area, which reportedly contributed to the unsettling atmosphere during production.

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