Rebecca Hall in the film The Night House. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2021 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved

Okay, we know. Last Friday was the thirteenth, the day that the studio generally releases a spooky flick to chill the bones (and get butts in the seats). And the thriller sequel Don’T Breathe 2 was unleashed. But that doesn’t mean that the following Friday can’t get one too. And what better place to encounter some “unfriendly spirits” than a creeky ole’ haunted mansion. That’s the reasoning behind the new fright flick, except…This spectral showcase is nearly brand new. Still, there are lots of strange stuff happening when the sun goes down at The Night House.

As the story starts, we’re viewing shaky home videos and wedding photos of the happy couple who occupied the newly built home tucked away in the woods on the banks of a tranquil lake.