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The House of Shadows
Class 7A are on a school trip in Gotland. Class supervisor Gia believes a restless soul is haunting the house they're staying in. Student Vanessa claims the floor in her room rocks like a boat at sea during the nights, and becomes inexplicably seasick. Gia finds the passenger list from the sunken ship with the same name as the house they're living in - Pemba. The number of people on the list is the same as the number of teachers and students in the house. Five women, eight men. 70 years later. What is about to happen, what secrets are lurking behind the walls of the house Pemba?
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Plot Summary
A young boy named Bobby moves into a new house with his family, only to discover that it is haunted by a malevolent entity. As the haunting intensifies, Bobby becomes increasingly isolated and terrified, while his parents struggle to believe him. The entity's true nature and its connection to the house's dark past are slowly revealed, leading to a climactic confrontation.
Critical Reception
The House of Shadows received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a horror film, with some praising its atmosphere and scares, while others found it derivative and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding the plot uninspired and the scares unoriginal.
What Reviewers Say
Despite a few tense moments, the film relies too heavily on genre clichés.
The acting is a mixed bag, with some performances standing out more than others.
The plot fails to deliver a truly satisfying or original horror experience.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release before being given a limited theatrical run.
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