2011
2011

2011

2020Movie89 minFrench

Independent production and very free artistically, the film will lock you in the apartment of an editor, while the latter goes crazy while finishing the assembly of a film.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: Vincenzo NataliGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A family moves into a secluded house for a fresh start, only to find themselves terrorized by a malevolent force. The daughter, sensing the danger, becomes the key to uncovering the house's dark secrets and fighting the entity. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, the family must confront their deepest fears to survive the night.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its atmosphere and performances, particularly from Isabelle Fuhrman, but criticism for its predictable plot and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and strong performances, especially from its young lead.
  • Criticized for a formulaic horror narrative that fails to deliver genuine scares.
  • The film's visual style and suspenseful build-up are highlights, but the payoff is seen as underwhelming.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the unsettling mood and the acting, but a significant portion found the story too conventional and lacking in originality. Some viewers felt the film relied too heavily on jump scares rather than sustained terror.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1977 Italian horror film 'The Visitor' but evolved into an original story during development.

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