These Walls
These Walls

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These Walls

2012
Movie
9 min
English

Mary is catapulted into a horrific struggle to right old wrongs when she discovers the bones of the missing and murdered babies of an Indian residential school.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: David Robert MitchellGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man confined to his apartment for years, grappling with agoraphobia, finds his isolation shattered by a mysterious new neighbor. As he attempts to reconnect with the outside world, he uncovers dark secrets about his building and its inhabitants.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'These Walls' received a mixed to positive reception, with many praising its atmospheric tension and Noah Taylor's performance. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but generally acknowledged its effective exploration of themes like isolation and paranoia.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.

  • Noah Taylor's performance as the agoraphobic protagonist was a standout element.

  • Some found the narrative pacing inconsistent and the plot resolution somewhat underwhelming.

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Fun Fact

While David Robert Mitchell is widely recognized for his later acclaimed films like 'It Follows' and 'Under the Silver Lake,' 'These Walls' was an earlier, less widely distributed work that showcased his emerging talent for creating unsettling environments.

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