The Other Side
The Other Side

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The Other Side

2022
Movie
133 min
Indonesian

Alea is a 16-year-old teenager who recently moved from Jakarta to Bandung. This move is also used by Alea to erase the memory of her ex-boyfriend, Reynand, who turns out to be having an affair with her best friend.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Vaughn EvelynGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunites at a remote, inherited cabin, hoping to mend their broken bonds. However, their reunion takes a terrifying turn when they discover the cabin is not only isolated but also seems to possess a sinister presence. Strange occurrences and unsettling visions plague the friends, forcing them to confront not only the supernatural entity but also the dark secrets they've kept from each other.

Critical Reception

The Other Side received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, but often cited a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. Audiences, however, seemed to respond more favorably, particularly enjoying the jump scares and the film's eerie setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that relies too heavily on horror tropes.

  • Some found the character dynamics engaging, while others felt they were superficial.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful mood and the isolation of the setting, which contributed to the horror elements. However, many felt the story lacked originality and the resolution was somewhat disappointing.

Fun Fact

The remote cabin used for filming was a genuine, unoccupied property with a history of local folklore, adding to the authentic eerie atmosphere on set.

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