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Open House
Fearing the loss of his authority and job, a lonely emasculated high school custodian targets the new part-time employee: a poor refugee student.
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Plot Summary
A police detective is called to investigate a string of mysterious disappearances happening in an affluent neighborhood. As the investigation deepens, she uncovers a dark secret tied to a seemingly normal suburban house. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against an unknown evil.
Critical Reception
Open House received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and uninspired execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding the scares effective but the overall narrative lacking. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film to be a derivative and unoriginal entry in the home invasion subgenre.
The acting was often cited as a weak point, failing to elevate the thin material.
Despite some attempts at suspense, the pacing and plot progression were widely criticized.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a single location, a house in Los Angeles, to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.
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