I'm a big horror fan, and this i am predisposed to watching a LOT of bad movies. That being said, this wasnt the worst thing ive seen, however nothing about it seemed original or even scary. The entire concept felt half baked.
A shut in neighbor gets help from his attractive neighbors in an attempt to re socialize. They dont explain how or why they care, how or why the neighbor suddenly became a shut in, or how or why he suddenly became haunted by annoying ghosts who like to say "boo!"
The acting was "meh" and the only saving grace was the lead actress is gorgeous, but she never gets naked and her acting is high school play-level.
Let me say this, for a shut in, "Tim" seems to be perfectly okay with leaving his house, he just doesnt have anywhere to really go. There's a lot about this movie to criticize, ultimately if you have nothing better to do, its a decent way to drift off to sleep but if you're looking for actual entertainment, i highly recommend you pass on this one.
14 Reviews
Better than "Watchable"
cjstanford-6509726 August 2022
But not much. Had this low budget movie been edited and sequenced differently, it could have been a 6 or 7. It's like the writer knows how all the parts are meant to fit together and can't see they've made if too difficult for the audience. Or they didn't know how it all fit, and wants the viewers to put it together. Too esoteric, but not worthy of that level of audience critiquing. Well acted. And pretty well filmed. The scenes are spot on atmospherically. But the director has pretty much the same atmosphere with indoor scenes shot elsewhere...movie would be more powerful if the institutional and office scenes were clear, crisp, more sterile and less muted. It really needed a scene where much of the history and current happenings are explained. I know this can be unsubtle, but it might make the plot richer.
What movie did you people watch!
jimmyb-032996 April 2020
This suuuuuuuucked!!! Nothing ever happened..? The idea was good just poor execution.. not scary at all.. every time you think something cool is about to happen it doesnt. Nothing explained,no real ending, no thrill, nothing! I was falling asleep the whole time.. Basically a movie about how a guy sleeps..
There's Something in my Room.
nogodnomasters13 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Plot spoiler review.
Tim (Mitch Holden) has really bad sleep apnea which causes a "bridge" to the other side. The word "door" was not used. 19 years after his wife was taken, his house is being foreclosed because he didn't get a 15 year mortgage. We don't know what happened to his daughter until 45 minutes into the film..."she left." He is being seen by professionals at home and he hasn't been outside in 13 months.
Boring? You might want to kill yourself to keep from watching it. Special effects include doors opening. Doors closing. Doors being banged on. People dressed up to look like ghosts. Orange rolling off a table. Scary stuff huh?
Guide" No swearing, sex, or nudity.
Tim (Mitch Holden) has really bad sleep apnea which causes a "bridge" to the other side. The word "door" was not used. 19 years after his wife was taken, his house is being foreclosed because he didn't get a 15 year mortgage. We don't know what happened to his daughter until 45 minutes into the film..."she left." He is being seen by professionals at home and he hasn't been outside in 13 months.
Boring? You might want to kill yourself to keep from watching it. Special effects include doors opening. Doors closing. Doors being banged on. People dressed up to look like ghosts. Orange rolling off a table. Scary stuff huh?
Guide" No swearing, sex, or nudity.
So many questions....
tlaira27 April 2023
So many questions...but the biggest one "The Door to the Other Side" will leave you with is "Why?" Why is the main character afraid to go outside when inside is where the haunting is? Why do the neighbors even care(this kinda gets answered but so cliche)? Why is all this happening? And why, oh why, did I sit through the whole movie?
Overall, the acting is fair, the creepiness is there with a slow burn, and the filming is decent. However, the writing is confused as if the writer tried to take too many ideas and tried to connect them together to provide a twist that you didn't see coming. But the construction is poor and the director can't quite pull it off as convincing. Sad, because it could have been really good with less. Good for a casual watch, but don't expect much from it.
Overall, the acting is fair, the creepiness is there with a slow burn, and the filming is decent. However, the writing is confused as if the writer tried to take too many ideas and tried to connect them together to provide a twist that you didn't see coming. But the construction is poor and the director can't quite pull it off as convincing. Sad, because it could have been really good with less. Good for a casual watch, but don't expect much from it.
What Venue Was This 'Movie' Made For?
wandernn1-81-6832743 May 2023
So kid is suspect of something odd going on in her room., mommy goes to investigate and gets sucked under the bed. Daddy, pops some pills, and goes to sleep.... okay what is going on? Not sure...
This quickly descends into a lot of non witty dialogue, and pretty much pure boredom. Dad is getting assaulted by some spirit that seems to attack him in his sleep.
Okay and I got lost somewhere because now a hot girl is getting tormented as well. And I don't know why I thought the focus was on the father.
Okay I couldn't keep up nor handle it. I think maybe it was just over my head. But I am still giving it a score!
2/10.
This quickly descends into a lot of non witty dialogue, and pretty much pure boredom. Dad is getting assaulted by some spirit that seems to attack him in his sleep.
Okay and I got lost somewhere because now a hot girl is getting tormented as well. And I don't know why I thought the focus was on the father.
Okay I couldn't keep up nor handle it. I think maybe it was just over my head. But I am still giving it a score!
2/10.
Highly Underrated low budget horror
banglainey15 October 2016
Let's face it, low budget horror isn't known to be good quality movie material With a 3.6 rating on IMDb, I thought I was in for a wasted hour and a half of a really badly scripted movie probably with the type of soundtrack that doesn't line up with the character's voices or the screen transitions.
I was pleasantly surprised. The audio and visual are great. Don't get me wrong, there aren't going to be any amazing special effects, but I appreciate that in these modern times. I also really liked that the movie didn't capitalize on weird loud noises during quiet suspenseful moments and other cheesy tricks that we see too often in horror these days. Nothing grabbing out of the screen at you, no seat-jumping screams when you don't expect it.
What I also didn't expect was a good plot and a good ending also. The acting was pretty good too. All around solid film. I most appreciated the original concept. We all know that's hard to come by if we are horror fans, and I definitely am. It's what drives me to watch low budget, badly rated movies like this one- for those hidden gems and those overlooked cult classics.
Give this one a shot, it's worth it.
I was pleasantly surprised. The audio and visual are great. Don't get me wrong, there aren't going to be any amazing special effects, but I appreciate that in these modern times. I also really liked that the movie didn't capitalize on weird loud noises during quiet suspenseful moments and other cheesy tricks that we see too often in horror these days. Nothing grabbing out of the screen at you, no seat-jumping screams when you don't expect it.
What I also didn't expect was a good plot and a good ending also. The acting was pretty good too. All around solid film. I most appreciated the original concept. We all know that's hard to come by if we are horror fans, and I definitely am. It's what drives me to watch low budget, badly rated movies like this one- for those hidden gems and those overlooked cult classics.
Give this one a shot, it's worth it.
Let's put on a movie in the barn.
S_Soma27 September 2016
Warning: Spoilers
"RECLUSION"
I must admit that I'm only guessing, but I would estimate the production budget of "Reclusion" at around $4.72. And it's likely the majority of that went to the craft service table. But, with no sarcasm, what we have here is a satisfactorily passable movie squeezed from the remaining $0.74.
Humor aside, this movie doesn't really have what you would call "production values". With only a handful of exceptions, the entire movie was shot in and around a rather small residential home. I think you could probably accomplish a shot-for-shot replication of the entire picture in the course of a weekend. A bootleg copy of Premier Pro and After Effects for just a touch of special-effects sauce and you're done.
The acting is not stellar but not bad, the sound effects are excellent, well-placed and add to the overall creepiness surprisingly well, and the plot line is simple if a bit predictable.
There is an attempt at the end to add on a surprise which doesn't really work all that well, and once done the manifestation of the legacy to the daughter is almost a foregone conclusion. Oh well, it was worth a try.
But still in all, a movie worth watching and a fine example of how quality directing, a competent story (if not original in any way), and an enthusiastic cast with good sound effects can all combine to make a very respectable movie out of almost nothing.
Don't look for any explanations as to how the whole situation came about or any background whatsoever. We begin in a terrifying context, we spend some time in that terrifying context, and when the movie comes to an end it's evident that the terrifying context will continue beyond the end of the picture. Technically, I would make the case the movie doesn't actually possess a climax and resolution at all in the traditional cinematic sense.
But clearly this movie is intended to provide some scares as its primary raison d'être and it does that reasonably well. You can't expect a Disneyland ride for $0.74, can you? It's more like one of those rickety little rides that travel from town to town on the hayseed festival circuit. It isn't much, but the kids and the idiots love it, and I fall neatly into the latter category. You can tell that somebody loved it and did the best they could with what they had to work with. It's got heart, and it hit the target it was shooting for and is a commendable effort relative to its genre and station in life, and that makes it worth a watch by my standards.
I must admit that I'm only guessing, but I would estimate the production budget of "Reclusion" at around $4.72. And it's likely the majority of that went to the craft service table. But, with no sarcasm, what we have here is a satisfactorily passable movie squeezed from the remaining $0.74.
Humor aside, this movie doesn't really have what you would call "production values". With only a handful of exceptions, the entire movie was shot in and around a rather small residential home. I think you could probably accomplish a shot-for-shot replication of the entire picture in the course of a weekend. A bootleg copy of Premier Pro and After Effects for just a touch of special-effects sauce and you're done.
The acting is not stellar but not bad, the sound effects are excellent, well-placed and add to the overall creepiness surprisingly well, and the plot line is simple if a bit predictable.
There is an attempt at the end to add on a surprise which doesn't really work all that well, and once done the manifestation of the legacy to the daughter is almost a foregone conclusion. Oh well, it was worth a try.
But still in all, a movie worth watching and a fine example of how quality directing, a competent story (if not original in any way), and an enthusiastic cast with good sound effects can all combine to make a very respectable movie out of almost nothing.
Don't look for any explanations as to how the whole situation came about or any background whatsoever. We begin in a terrifying context, we spend some time in that terrifying context, and when the movie comes to an end it's evident that the terrifying context will continue beyond the end of the picture. Technically, I would make the case the movie doesn't actually possess a climax and resolution at all in the traditional cinematic sense.
But clearly this movie is intended to provide some scares as its primary raison d'être and it does that reasonably well. You can't expect a Disneyland ride for $0.74, can you? It's more like one of those rickety little rides that travel from town to town on the hayseed festival circuit. It isn't much, but the kids and the idiots love it, and I fall neatly into the latter category. You can tell that somebody loved it and did the best they could with what they had to work with. It's got heart, and it hit the target it was shooting for and is a commendable effort relative to its genre and station in life, and that makes it worth a watch by my standards.
Original Gem
fatfil-414-45179715 February 2017
I watch a great deal of horror films and thought this was going to be another of those in the "okay" category at best. However I was pleasantly surprised.
The basic story is that a mans wife dies by apparently supernatural causes. After 19 years he becomes a recluse, never setting foot out side his house, which still appears to have unexplained phenomena occurring. Then the young couple next door start doing shopping and such for him, and become drawn into the mystery
A few people have mentioned production values, but I don't agree. If the story telling and direction is good enough it doesn't need big fancy special effects, indeed they often detract from the story. There are some genuinely creepy moments throughout the film. The acting is excellent, the story has an original twist and the directing is fine. It's hard to say much more without giving away any plot points.
My only pieces of criticism would be, one of the plot twists is fairly obvious and much used.
The story becomes a little muddied in the middle, and you never really seem to find out how the couple next door originally became involved, or their intended role.
The ending is just a little disappointing, and felt inconclusive.
But all in all I really enjoyed the ride with this one.
The basic story is that a mans wife dies by apparently supernatural causes. After 19 years he becomes a recluse, never setting foot out side his house, which still appears to have unexplained phenomena occurring. Then the young couple next door start doing shopping and such for him, and become drawn into the mystery
A few people have mentioned production values, but I don't agree. If the story telling and direction is good enough it doesn't need big fancy special effects, indeed they often detract from the story. There are some genuinely creepy moments throughout the film. The acting is excellent, the story has an original twist and the directing is fine. It's hard to say much more without giving away any plot points.
My only pieces of criticism would be, one of the plot twists is fairly obvious and much used.
The story becomes a little muddied in the middle, and you never really seem to find out how the couple next door originally became involved, or their intended role.
The ending is just a little disappointing, and felt inconclusive.
But all in all I really enjoyed the ride with this one.
An Impressive Atmospheric Low Budget Horror Movie.
P3n-E-W1s319 March 2017
I love films like this that surprise me with their originality and filmmaking. Though this is a budget film the director, Norman Lesperance, does an absolutely wonderful job of creating a decent horror movie.
Which makes me wonder why this has such a low rating on IMDb, especially when the reviewers give it favourable reviews... just like myself. I'd like to know why the viewers are rating it so low.
Tim played wonderfully by Mitch Holden, is an agoraphobic unable to leave his home and hardly speaks to people and is nearly incapable of acting and reacting to people. Thanks to his neighbours Tim and Joan, nicely portrayed by Nicholas Bianchi (who wrote the script) and Chelsea Gilligan respectively, he is slowly coerced out of his reclusive lifestyle.
As time passes, we begin to see that not only is the house where a supernatural event occurred but it affected his wife and daughter; his wife died and his daughter ran away. There are secrets and surprises abound as the audience learns about power residing in the house and what it's capable of.
This is a very well acted strong story of supernatural and paranormal incidents that adds to both haunted house and possession mythologies.
This is not a fast action packed CGI special effects laden venture. It is an atmospheric and unnerving affair that makes you think.
This is definitely a film to watch with the lights on low while wrapped up in your lover's arms.
If you've watched The Haunting Of Hill House and enjoyed it then you will probably like this film too.
A nice eerie film.
Which makes me wonder why this has such a low rating on IMDb, especially when the reviewers give it favourable reviews... just like myself. I'd like to know why the viewers are rating it so low.
Tim played wonderfully by Mitch Holden, is an agoraphobic unable to leave his home and hardly speaks to people and is nearly incapable of acting and reacting to people. Thanks to his neighbours Tim and Joan, nicely portrayed by Nicholas Bianchi (who wrote the script) and Chelsea Gilligan respectively, he is slowly coerced out of his reclusive lifestyle.
As time passes, we begin to see that not only is the house where a supernatural event occurred but it affected his wife and daughter; his wife died and his daughter ran away. There are secrets and surprises abound as the audience learns about power residing in the house and what it's capable of.
This is a very well acted strong story of supernatural and paranormal incidents that adds to both haunted house and possession mythologies.
This is not a fast action packed CGI special effects laden venture. It is an atmospheric and unnerving affair that makes you think.
This is definitely a film to watch with the lights on low while wrapped up in your lover's arms.
If you've watched The Haunting Of Hill House and enjoyed it then you will probably like this film too.
A nice eerie film.
The punch at the end hurts
nkb-2369512 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I have to say that I did not expect this movie would give me such lasting impression, especially with that twist at the end. Though some viewers did mention that the plot twist was expected and overused, but when I saw the father (reclusive protagonist) gazing into his daughter's eyes, handing her the teddy bear she left behind, all the while knowing that death is upon him, I feel emotionally wrecked. It's like a metaphor to what parents give to their children: Life. And in place of that, parents know that each day as their children grow up more and more, their own death is coming. But still they pushed on and give unconditional love. Even willing to die for their children, or in this case, in the hands of his own daughter. I can't really quite put in words on exactly how this film makes me feel. All I know is that I feel incredibly moved and surprised about the way it turned out. Not many horror films can reach the same effect of making the audience tear up and frightened simultaneously. This movie did it for me, great job.
More cerebral than scary
toddg-473-28981830 December 2017
We see a young couple try to get an old reclusive man named Tim to come out of his shell, but it takes a while to figure out why they are trying to help him. He seems haunted by a supernatural force that makes him sick and short of breath, and he has flashbacks to pieces of something in the past that is suggested to have caused his trauma.
Be patient with the plot development, as it is worth the payoff at the end. Not so likable was the main character Nick's boy scout like naivete, nor the rather useless presence of the psychiatrist in trying to unravel the mystery of what ails Tim.
Be patient with the plot development, as it is worth the payoff at the end. Not so likable was the main character Nick's boy scout like naivete, nor the rather useless presence of the psychiatrist in trying to unravel the mystery of what ails Tim.
Great job
celiabicek19 May 2017
Great job! I absolutely love this movie. Thumbs up!!! I encourage people to watch this movie because you will be on the edge of your seat. I like the characters in the movie. They were authentic and scary. I love scary movies. This is a must see! If you are intrigued with paranormal activity then you will not be disappointed. The director also did a great job
Don't listen to the trolls
rvg-2534918 February 2021
Enjoyable movies are getting hard to find, sit back relax, this movie does the job. Spooky is good. Did a good job for what they had, I was actually surprised by how low the rating is, and I've seen plenty with higher rating that wasn't as good, so yeah I think it's getting trolled.
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