The Evil Next Door
The Evil Next Door

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The Evil Next Door

2020
Movie
87 min
Swedish

A dad moves into a new house with his son and girlfriend. When he's out of town working, the son makes a new "friend" next doors.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Oskar Mellander, Tord DanielssonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young boy, Lucas, begins to suspect that his new neighbor, a seemingly kind woman, is involved in the disappearance of his best friend. As he investigates, he uncovers a dark secret and a terrifying truth about the woman and her intentions.

Critical Reception

The Evil Next Door received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its tense pacing and creepy premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its building tension and effective scares.

  • Noted for a creepy premise and a generally unsettling atmosphere.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not widely available for this specific title.

Fun Fact

The film is set in Sweden and was filmed on location, contributing to its authentic and eerie Scandinavian horror feel.

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