Dream House
Dream House

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Dream House

2017
Movie
123 min
English

A married couple move into their dream house, but very soon the wife begins seeing a ghost that her husband does not see, leading him to believe that his wife is losing her sanity and threatning their union.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes4.7/10
Metacritic37/100
Google Users53%
Director: Jim SheridanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A family man, Will Atenton, moves with his wife and two daughters into a beautiful old house that he has bought as a fixer-upper. He soon discovers that the house has a dark past, as a horrific murder took place there. As he tries to uncover the truth, he finds himself becoming increasingly paranoid and the line between reality and delusion blurs.

Critical Reception

Dream House was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, poor pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a muddled and predictable plot.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, are a bright spot but ultimately can't save the weak script.

  • The atmosphere and suspense are undermined by nonsensical twists and turns.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the story confusing and the scares lacking. Some viewers appreciated the performances and the attempt at a psychological thriller, but the overall consensus is that the film is a disappointment.

Fun Fact

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, who play a married couple in the film, later married each other in real life in 2011.

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