Stucco
Stucco

Stucco

2019Movie18 minEnglish

An agoraphobic woman notices a strange hole growing in a wall of her home as she fights off a growing illness.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users80%
Director: Mel EslynGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young couple, plagued by unsettling noises and a growing sense of dread, becomes convinced that something sinister is lurking within the walls of their new home. As their paranoia intensifies, they begin to question reality itself, delving into a surreal and terrifying exploration of their deepest fears.

Critical Reception

Stucco received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and unique psychological horror elements, though some found its pacing and ambiguous narrative to be divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to its surreal premise.
  • A unique take on psychological horror that effectively builds dread.
  • Some viewers found the deliberate ambiguity and slow burn to be frustrating.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and the way it played with viewer expectations, though a portion of viewers found the story to be too abstract or lacking a clear resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on 16mm film, contributing to its distinct, grainy aesthetic that enhances the unsettling mood.

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