The Estate
The Estate

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The Estate

2021
Movie
93 min
French

Follows Philippe, an 80-year-old who has to fight against his children and some developers that want to take his mansion away by selling it and tearing it down.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman is invited to her estranged family's ancestral estate for a holiday gathering. Unbeknownst to her, the family has a dark secret involving a series of ritualistic murders that occur every year. As she becomes entangled in their sinister traditions, she must fight for her survival against her own blood.

Critical Reception

The Estate received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, reliance on horror tropes, and uneven pacing. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot and uninspired scares.

  • Performances are serviceable but can't elevate the weak material.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver a truly frightening experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Estate' are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the film to be a derivative and unmemorable horror flick that offers little in the way of genuine thrills or originality.

Fun Fact

Director Jared Cohn is known for his prolific work in the low-budget horror and action film circuit, often working with a quick production schedule.

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