Elsewhere
Elsewhere

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Elsewhere

2010
Movie
85 min
French

Patrick Perrin is a dealer in a small seaside casino. His dream? To leave. To leave everything for an unknown destination. But a trip such as this doesn't happen overnight. To start with, Patrick decides to buy a suitcase. A nice red one with wheels that he immediately puts at the foot of his bed. All that's left to do is to fill it up and choose a destination.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Vincenzo NataliGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, is trapped in an apartment that seems to exist in a perpetual state of twilight, with no memory of how she got there. As she tries to escape, she encounters disembodied voices and a shadowy figure, leading her to question her own reality and sanity. The film unfolds as a psychological thriller where the protagonist must confront her inner demons to find a way out.

Critical Reception

Elsewhere received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Anna Kendrick's performance, many found the plot confusing, derivative of other psychological thrillers, and lacking in genuine scares. The film's ambiguous ending and pacing were also points of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and Anna Kendrick's performance.

  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.

  • Found to be derivative of other psychological horror films without adding originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Elsewhere' is not widely documented through specific Google user ratings or detailed reviews, making it difficult to summarize their particular likes or dislikes. General sentiment suggests it is a niche film that divided viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature-length production.

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