Tree House
Tree House

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Tree House

2019
Movie
99 min
Romanian

To David, no one matters more than his daughter, Maya. With summer break just around the corner, and Anca, his ex-wife out of town, David hopes to win Maya over, by building her a tree house.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Safi ManteghiGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Four friends embark on a camping trip to a remote forest, seeking a break from their everyday lives. As they set up camp near an old, abandoned tree house, strange occurrences begin to plague their stay. Unsettling noises, misplaced items, and a growing sense of unease turn their relaxing getaway into a desperate fight for survival against an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Tree House (2019) received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated the attempt at atmospheric tension, the majority felt the film failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies on tired horror tropes.

  • The film's atmosphere is occasionally effective but ultimately undermined by a weak narrative.

  • Performances are serviceable but cannot elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Tree House" are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution, citing a lack of scares and a predictable plot as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the cast and crew working on a volunteer basis to bring the project to fruition.

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