Dead Residence
Dead Residence

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Dead Residence

2019
Movie
68 min
English

A young couple buys a house with intention of "flipping it". Mysterious activities start happening to them while they are repairing the home.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users55%
Director: Chris MooreGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a getaway to a remote cabin find themselves targeted by a mysterious and malevolent force. As their weekend unravels into a fight for survival, they discover the cabin holds a dark secret that connects to their own pasts. They must uncover the truth before they all become victims of the vengeful entity.

Critical Reception

Dead Residence received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some audiences appreciated its attempt at a classic cabin-in-the-woods horror narrative, particularly praising its atmosphere and jump scares. The film struggled to find a wide audience, becoming more of a cult favorite among niche horror fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and some effective scares.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • Often noted as a by-the-numbers horror film that doesn't break new ground.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dead Residence are divided. Many enjoyed the classic horror tropes and the suspenseful build-up, finding it a decent watch for a scary movie night. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be unoriginal and felt the film relied too heavily on clichés without offering anything fresh to the genre.

Fun Fact

Director Chris Moore also starred in the film as one of the main characters, a common practice in independent horror productions to help manage budgets.

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