Things Heard & Seen
Things Heard & Seen

Things Heard & Seen

2021Movie120 minEnglish

A young woman discovers that both her husband and their new home harbor sinister secrets after they leave Manhattan for small-town life.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users49%
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert PulciniGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young artist moves with her husband and two children to a secluded farmhouse in the Hudson Valley, hoping for a fresh start after she discovers he's been having an affair. However, the house harbors a sinister secret, and the family soon finds themselves entangled in a dark past that threatens their sanity and their lives.

Critical Reception

Things Heard & Seen received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its slow pacing, convoluted plot, and unclear thematic elements. While the performances, particularly Amanda Seyfried's, were often praised, the film struggled to deliver a cohesive and satisfying horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's blend of domestic drama and supernatural horror uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend domestic drama with supernatural horror but often feels unfocused and muddled.
  • Amanda Seyfried delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to elevate the uneven material.
  • Critics found the pacing too slow and the narrative lacking clear direction or satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a slow-burn thriller with some unsettling moments, but many were disappointed by the lack of a clear payoff and felt the plot was too convoluted. Some appreciated the atmosphere and Seyfried's performance, while others found it predictable and anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2016 novel 'All Things Said and Done' by Elizabeth Brundage.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. I'll be honest, I was a little tired when I watched it, but I had a good time. This is a good movie that I feel could have been a great movie, but I feel like its concept causes a dist...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Horror is definitely one of my favorite genres. I find this type of film extremely impactful when done right. From sleepless nights to unfo...