We Are Still Here
We Are Still Here

Movie spotlight

We Are Still Here

2021
Movie
12 min
English

Indigenous people have been misrepresented in film since the beginning of the Classic Hollywood Era, and people believe that Native Americans have vanished. We Are Still Here.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users64%
Director: Danielle LessovitzGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In a decaying apartment building in Queens, New York, a grieving father attempts to protect his family from the building's increasingly dangerous and supernatural inhabitants. As he delves deeper into the building's mysterious past, he uncovers a dark history that mirrors his own loss. The film explores themes of loss, memory, and the haunting presence of the past.

Critical Reception

We Are Still Here received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its atmospheric tension and ambitious themes, though some found its narrative pacing and clarity to be uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating its unique blend of horror and drama but occasionally finding it slow-moving.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling tone.

  • Some critics found the pacing deliberate, while others saw it as building suspense effectively.

  • The film's exploration of grief and trauma resonated with many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique and atmospheric horror elements, often highlighting its emotional depth. However, some felt the narrative was a bit too slow or ambiguous.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the real-life Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Queens, New York, adding to its gritty authenticity.

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