The Other Side
The Other Side

Movie spotlight

The Other Side

2020
Movie
17 min
English

Set against the Ethiopian abandoned children crisis, two orphan brothers are faced with the reality of never being adopted. Inspired by a true story.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Frank E. AbatemarcoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in a remote area and seek refuge in an abandoned house. As they uncover the dark secrets of the house's past, they realize they are not alone and are being terrorized by a malevolent entity.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and reliance on cheap jump scares. Audience scores were also low, with viewers finding the narrative underdeveloped and the characters unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Repetitive and uninspired horror tropes.

  • Lacks genuine scares and relies heavily on predictable plot devices.

  • Weak character development hinders any emotional investment.

Google audience: Audiences found 'The Other Side' to be a disappointingly generic horror film that failed to deliver on its premise, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of originality and poor execution.

Fun Fact

Director Frank E. Abatemarco also wrote the screenplay for "The Other Side," drawing inspiration from classic haunted house narratives.

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