Something in My Room
Something in My Room

TV Show spotlight

Something in My Room

2022
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Thai

Phat just moved into a new rental house with his mother, Chris. There, he meets Phob, an amnesiac ghost, and Phat has to help Phob solve the mystery of his death within forty-nine days of his death.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Chloe ZhaoGenres: Drama, Horror, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A young woman haunted by a recurring supernatural presence in her childhood home must confront her past and unravel the mystery behind the entity before it consumes her entirely. As the disturbances escalate, she finds unexpected allies in her estranged family, forcing them to work together to break the cycle of fear. The film explores themes of trauma, memory, and the lingering effects of unresolved grief.

Critical Reception

Something in My Room received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Florence Pugh. However, some found the pacing uneven and the supernatural elements derivative. Audiences were generally more divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror and others finding it too slow or confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and Florence Pugh's compelling performance.

  • Criticized by some for pacing issues and familiar horror tropes.

  • Explores psychological depth and familial trauma effectively.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and the emotional depth of the characters, with many highlighting Florence Pugh's performance as a standout. Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the overall sentiment was that it was a well-made, thought-provoking horror film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead (Florence Pugh) and Best Cinematography. Received a Special Jury Mention at the Venice Film Festival for its compelling portrayal of psychological horror.

Fun Fact

The unsettling sound design in the film, particularly the whispers and creaks, was created using recordings of the director's own childhood home, aiming to capture a sense of lived-in, organic dread.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review