When One Door Closes
When One Door Closes

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When One Door Closes

2017
Movie
15 min
Norwegian

After Nader and Janne share a tense moment in a bus doorway, this chance encounter transports them into a shared reality. As one door closes behind them, countless others open. Coincidence (or is it fate?) causes their paths to cross a second time, and they step through yet another doorway, into their future. Together, the couple must fight to face both minor challenges and major surprises.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: R.L. ScottGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled woman, reeling from a recent loss, seeks refuge in an isolated cabin. As she tries to find peace, she uncovers dark secrets about the property and its history, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. Soon, she realizes she may not be alone, and the cabin's past is far more sinister than she could have imagined.

Critical Reception

When One Door Closes received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, while others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others criticizing the pacing and story development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and dedicated lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped horror elements.

  • Some viewers found the isolation and psychological tension effective.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but general sentiment suggests a polarizing viewing experience. Some appreciated the attempts at psychological horror and the isolated setting, while others felt it did not deliver on its premise or offered a generic horror narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote cabin, which director R.L. Scott stated was chosen for its inherent unsettling atmosphere to enhance the film's mood.

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