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**_There’s something in the water_**
Two college youths (Liana Liberato & Noah Le Gros) take a romantic getaway to the lonely shores of Cape Cod before the Summer season hits. An unexpected older couple disturbs them a bit (Jake Weber & ...
The Beach House
2020Movie88 minEnglish
A romantic getaway for two troubled college sweethearts turns into a struggle for survival when unexpected guests – and the surrounding environment – exhibit signs of a mysterious infection.
Insights
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users70%
Director: Jeffrey A. Brown•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young couple, Emily and Randall, seeking a romantic getaway, rent a secluded beach house. Upon arrival, they discover the previous tenants left in a hurry, with unsettling notes and strange environmental phenomena. As a mysterious, toxic fog rolls in from the ocean, they find themselves trapped with two other guests, facing a terrifying and otherworldly threat that seems to emanate from the sea itself.
Critical Reception
The Beach House received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric dread and unique concept, while some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally obscure. It was noted for its blend of body horror and environmental themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and escalating dread.
- Applauded for its unique blend of cosmic horror and environmental commentary.
- Some critics noted a slow burn that might not appeal to all horror fans.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's creepy mood and innovative horror elements, though some found the storyline to be a bit too abstract or slow to develop.
Fun Fact
Director Jeffrey A. Brown has cited Lovecraftian horror and films like 'Annihilation' as inspirations for 'The Beach House'.
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Repo Jack
A timely and atmospheric eco-thriller hamstrung by a plodding plot where the slow-burn comes in the last act, not the first. Add a slacker boyfriend that is so completely annoying and useless it makes 88 minutes feel like three hours.