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Stranger in the House
Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.
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Plot Summary
A successful novelist, suffering from amnesia after a car accident, attempts to piece together his past. He returns to his remote country house, where strange occurrences and fragmented memories suggest a dark secret lies buried within his life and the surrounding community. As he delves deeper, he uncovers disturbing truths about his relationships and the isolated world he inhabits.
Critical Reception
Stranger in the House (also known as 'The Stranger in the House') garnered mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric suspense and performances, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. The film is often considered a serviceable thriller but not a standout in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and psychological suspense.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that sometimes falters in its delivery.
Valerie Kaprisky's performance was noted as a compelling element.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Stranger in the House' are limited, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some finding it an engaging mystery and others deeming it an unremarkable thriller.
Fun Fact
The film was also released under the title 'The Stranger in the House', leading to some confusion with other films of similar titles.
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