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Anti-Squat
Paris, today. 38 y.o. Inès, mother of teenage Adam whom she is raising alone, is threatened with eviction. She absolutely must get a stable job to find them a place to live. She is taken on 2 months trial at “Anti-Squat,” a start-up company offering temporary housing in empty suburban office buildings. But the rules are very strict and the tenants have no rights. As a manager, Inès must live and sleep in the building to monitor the residents. But children are forbidden... She has two months to go, two months to complete her trial period, two months to start a new life at the risk of losing her most cherished values.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults finds themselves trapped in an apartment building where the landlord has turned off the power and water, intending to starve them out. As their situation grows dire, they realize they are not alone, and a sinister presence begins to pick them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Anti-Squat received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the premise intriguing but the execution lacking. Common criticisms centered on pacing issues and underdeveloped characters, though some praised its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and claustrophobic setting.
Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't always pay off.
Some viewers found the plot predictable but effective as a low-budget thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion. Some found the film a compelling survival horror, while others felt it relied too heavily on genre tropes without bringing enough originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a relatively low budget, utilizing practical effects and a confined setting to create a sense of realism and dread.
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