Before writing a review I always ask myself two questions. Was I entertained for the entire movie? Was it well made? I have to answer yes on those two questions for The Night House. The story is slow paced but it has a constant intriguing plot that keeps you wondering what is happening. It's not one of those movies you figure out everything from the beginning. There aren't really scary moments, not even jump scares but there's some good suspense and mystery. The acting wasn't bad at all so nothing bad to write about that either. In this genre The Night House is definitely worth a watch.
476 Reviews
Scream 5 would call this elevated horror
FeastMode8 February 2022
Well-made psychological horror flick with a great performance by Rebecca Hall. It can be considered a slow burn but I was fully invested and never bored. Very atmospheric. Lots of beautiful shots. Some effective scares. Great movie overall and I would definitely watch it again.
(2 viewings, 2/7/2022, 4/21/2024)
(2 viewings, 2/7/2022, 4/21/2024)
creepy and well done
A_Different_Drummer15 October 2021
Effective ghost story, especially the first half.
johannes2000-121 September 2021
For the first hour of the movie I was very much intrigued by this slowly but effectively unfolding story, getting more and more bewildered, just like main character Beth, by the weird and scary goings-on. The photography is great, and beside a nice sinister atmosphere, there are multiple jump-scares to keep you on the edge of your chair. Rebecca Hall carries the whole movie admirably, she's totally convincing, first as the grieved and forlorn widow of a husband that out of the blue committed suicide, subsequently as the exasperated woman who thinks she's losing her mind. She's not trying to win our sympathy with her aggrieved and angry behavior and her heavy drinking, but you do team up with her when her world turns upside down on her.
Unfortunately in the last half hour, when you expect that all loose ends finally will come together, the story went totally overboard, every other new thing that Beth finds out about her husband only made the narrative get more and more incomprehensible, and at last the weirdness and confusion escalated into a conclusion that was really too mind-boggling, at least for my simple brain.
But maybe expecting some logic in a supernatural ghost story is a bit naive anyway.
Unfortunately in the last half hour, when you expect that all loose ends finally will come together, the story went totally overboard, every other new thing that Beth finds out about her husband only made the narrative get more and more incomprehensible, and at last the weirdness and confusion escalated into a conclusion that was really too mind-boggling, at least for my simple brain.
But maybe expecting some logic in a supernatural ghost story is a bit naive anyway.
Welcome to the House of...
Xstal5 October 2021
... Frightening, Unnerving, Nightmares! The widow of a shock suicide is haunted by dreams and reality from the past, and the present. A towering performance by Rebecca Hall makes all the difference in a story that will leave you scratching your head and your chin but for all the right reasons.
Hall is remarkable in this excellent modern ghost story.
george.schmidt17 September 2021
THE NIGHT HOUSE (2021) *** Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, Stacy Martin. Compelling supernatural drama about a recently widowed woman (Hall in a remarkable performance) who begins to question her sanity when she begins to make discoveries of her late husband's past as well as their home which seems to house a sinister presence. Well directed by David Bruckner with just the amount of dread and genuine jolts thanks also to a shrewd screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowsk. The pin-pricking score by Ben Lovett & handsomely shot cinematography by Elisha Christian makes all the difference in this modern day ghost story.
Genuinely Creepy, But....
themadcamel25 August 2021
Good pace, Brilliantly acted, and above all intense and genuinely creepy......
But,
And this is where it looses me...
Being Vague isn't intelligent.
So many films these days just skip over that little part where it all comes together. Where the plot thickens. They avoid massive plot holes And just look the other way.
There are whole scenes in this movie that have absolutely nothing to do with anything, they are only there to be scary and mysterious, but don't further the plot or are even explained in anyway.
It's A Mystery if the Writer clearly has no idea how to end it?
Would "Seven" have been a better film if we never found out "Whats in The Box"?
Anticlimactic
Leaving the viewer to fill in the voids is lazy storytelling.
Rant over.
But,
And this is where it looses me...
Being Vague isn't intelligent.
So many films these days just skip over that little part where it all comes together. Where the plot thickens. They avoid massive plot holes And just look the other way.
There are whole scenes in this movie that have absolutely nothing to do with anything, they are only there to be scary and mysterious, but don't further the plot or are even explained in anyway.
It's A Mystery if the Writer clearly has no idea how to end it?
Would "Seven" have been a better film if we never found out "Whats in The Box"?
Anticlimactic
Leaving the viewer to fill in the voids is lazy storytelling.
Rant over.
A Gradually Escalating & Silently Unnerving Chiller
CinemaClown10 October 2021
With a dreadful, disquieting atmosphere pervading its frames and a dark, disturbing mystery simmering beneath the surface, The Night House makes for a gripping, haunting & gradually escalating psychological horror with a plot that only gets more uneasy & uncomfortable as it progresses, and is powerfully anchored by Rebecca Hall's emotionally engrossing showcase.
Directed by David Bruckner (The Ritual), the story explores loss, grief, depression, loneliness, death & longing through vehicles of horror and is able to keep us invested in the proceedings throughout its runtime with surprising ease. Bruckner fills the space with an unnerving chill & sense of dread and unravels the mystery one step at a time but the ending isn't as satisfying as expected.
The isolated setting, silent camerawork, steady pace & smart editing help ratchet the tension when required while the poignant score keeps reminding us of the crushing weight of the void that's opened up in our protagonist's life in the wake of her husband's demise. And rendering her loss & depression with unfailing precision is Rebecca Hall in what's undoubtedly amongst her career-best performances.
Overall, The Night House is an intelligently crafted, skilfully told, effectively shot & brilliantly acted genre offering that quietly immerses the viewers into its unsettling premise and has a firm grip on our emotions before we even know it. Exhibiting first-rate work on all fronts and further bolstered by Hall's committed act, this atmospheric horror does falter in the last act but everything before it is intense & riveting. Don't miss it.
Directed by David Bruckner (The Ritual), the story explores loss, grief, depression, loneliness, death & longing through vehicles of horror and is able to keep us invested in the proceedings throughout its runtime with surprising ease. Bruckner fills the space with an unnerving chill & sense of dread and unravels the mystery one step at a time but the ending isn't as satisfying as expected.
The isolated setting, silent camerawork, steady pace & smart editing help ratchet the tension when required while the poignant score keeps reminding us of the crushing weight of the void that's opened up in our protagonist's life in the wake of her husband's demise. And rendering her loss & depression with unfailing precision is Rebecca Hall in what's undoubtedly amongst her career-best performances.
Overall, The Night House is an intelligently crafted, skilfully told, effectively shot & brilliantly acted genre offering that quietly immerses the viewers into its unsettling premise and has a firm grip on our emotions before we even know it. Exhibiting first-rate work on all fronts and further bolstered by Hall's committed act, this atmospheric horror does falter in the last act but everything before it is intense & riveting. Don't miss it.
Rather underwhelming.
Pjtaylor-96-1380447 November 2021
'The Night House (2020)' is, frankly, just a bit uninteresting. It isn't exactly boring, per se, but it certainly isn't all that compelling, either. It's, essentially, saved by a handful of effective and somewhat distinct sequences, alongside a confident central performance and some solid cinematography. The mystery at the movie's core is occasionally intriguing, but its answers - and some of the steps taken to reveal them - are generally disappointing. The ending, in particular, is rather anticlimactic. To be honest, it doesn't really finish anything off, even though it does reveal most of the narrative's secrets. This doesn't feel as though it was done on purpose; it's almost the opposite of something like the thematically resonant cliffhanger that finishes off 'Halloween (1978)', for example. There are some inventive visuals and some intriguing ideas, don't get me wrong. It's intermittently entertaining. Ultimately, though, it's just a bit underwhelming. There isn't really a proper theme and none of it is actually scary. It's a decent effort, but not much more. 6/10.
Needs more Richard Thompson
jfgibson7321 November 2021
This movie got under my skin. I am sure that a lot of people who watch it will have some major issues with how some things are handled. I wasn't 100% happy with all the choices the filmmakers made. It feels like some of the reveals could have had more of an impact if they were handled differently. However, I felt that overall, it was very effective at building and maintaining suspense. It is rare to find a scary movie that actually makes you feel something, but this one kept me anxious much of the time. I liked the lead performance, also. Even though I thought the main character did some unlikeable things, I appreciated that she didn't react to everything with typical horror movie stupidity. So for me, this film stands out. I don't know that it is one I will enjoy watching back, but as a first viewing, I enjoyed the experience.
Good story and execution
85122230 November 2021
Greetings from Lithuania.
"The Night House" (2020) was a very solid story solidly told. I liked the overall idea - it kinda reminded of some past movies (no spoilers), but it still was fresh and intriguing. Execution was also very solid - at running time 1 h 45 min this movie never dragged and i was caught in this mysterious spooky story from beginning till the very end. Also this just might be Rebecca Hall's one of the very best performances ever - she carries the whole story.
Overall, "The Night House" isn't a horror fest, but it was spooky and overall mood was pretty haunting. When everything was revealed i did appreciate the story - it was intriguing, kinda fresh and very well told. Very solid movie.
"The Night House" (2020) was a very solid story solidly told. I liked the overall idea - it kinda reminded of some past movies (no spoilers), but it still was fresh and intriguing. Execution was also very solid - at running time 1 h 45 min this movie never dragged and i was caught in this mysterious spooky story from beginning till the very end. Also this just might be Rebecca Hall's one of the very best performances ever - she carries the whole story.
Overall, "The Night House" isn't a horror fest, but it was spooky and overall mood was pretty haunting. When everything was revealed i did appreciate the story - it was intriguing, kinda fresh and very well told. Very solid movie.
Not bad
pacocharte6 October 2021
To the reviewers who claimed that scenes were left in with no purpose, what?
Very professionally done. No stupid jump scares, but not exactly scary 90% of the run-time. The director used a very effective and creepy effect 3X and it worked in each instance, but by the third one I was like OK, we already know what's gonna happen here - nothing.
Really liked this one - kept me captivated until the end but coulda been a little more tied up. Did the hubby do what we were led to believe he did? Did the wifey really see the evidence? If so why didn't she call the cops right away?
The ending didn't ruin it for me like it did others, but I can see why it was frustrating. No resolution in this kind of film equals blah. 6.5 rounded to 7 and I can promise you that it's at least worth a few bucks to watch (not $14.99 like Amazon is charging now).
Very professionally done. No stupid jump scares, but not exactly scary 90% of the run-time. The director used a very effective and creepy effect 3X and it worked in each instance, but by the third one I was like OK, we already know what's gonna happen here - nothing.
Really liked this one - kept me captivated until the end but coulda been a little more tied up. Did the hubby do what we were led to believe he did? Did the wifey really see the evidence? If so why didn't she call the cops right away?
The ending didn't ruin it for me like it did others, but I can see why it was frustrating. No resolution in this kind of film equals blah. 6.5 rounded to 7 and I can promise you that it's at least worth a few bucks to watch (not $14.99 like Amazon is charging now).
Amazing Rebecca Hall...
Thanos_Alfie10 October 2021
"The Night House" is a mystery Mystery - Horror movie in which we watch a widow trying to continue her life after the loss of his husband. Soon she starts finding out some disturbing secrets about her husband that will change her world for ever.
I liked this movie because it had a very interesting plot and it combined very well mystery with horror. The interpretation of Rebecca Hall who played as Beth was simply outstanding and she made the difference. The direction which was made by David Bruckner was also very good and he presented very well his main character, her feelings and what she has been through. Finally, I have to say that "The Night House" is a nice, interesting horror movie and I strongly recommend everyone to watch it because I am sure that you will be amazed both by the interpretation of Rebecca Hall and by the interesting and mysterious plot.
I liked this movie because it had a very interesting plot and it combined very well mystery with horror. The interpretation of Rebecca Hall who played as Beth was simply outstanding and she made the difference. The direction which was made by David Bruckner was also very good and he presented very well his main character, her feelings and what she has been through. Finally, I have to say that "The Night House" is a nice, interesting horror movie and I strongly recommend everyone to watch it because I am sure that you will be amazed both by the interpretation of Rebecca Hall and by the interesting and mysterious plot.
Better and scarier than expected.
laurhartwick14 February 2022
My husband and I like to watch a lesser known thriller or horror for a low-key mindless movie night. We usually go into it with low expectations and a "we can turn it off if it's that bad" idea. Every once and awhile we find one that's actually good and I'd say The Night House was one.
I've seen a few reviews saying it's not scary at all but I found it pretty scary!
Rebecca Hall was destined to be the heroine in a horror movie. She also brought a unique sense of humor to her role, which was quite a sad one. She was perfect.
The movie in general is not perfect, there were a few parts left unclear to me, but it was a good Saturday night movie that kept us very intrigued.
I've seen a few reviews saying it's not scary at all but I found it pretty scary!
Rebecca Hall was destined to be the heroine in a horror movie. She also brought a unique sense of humor to her role, which was quite a sad one. She was perfect.
The movie in general is not perfect, there were a few parts left unclear to me, but it was a good Saturday night movie that kept us very intrigued.
if youre in a state of....
ops-525355 October 2021
Grief, or any other stages off mental imbalance , then take a big breath and consider if youre strong enough at all to devour the frights of loss that unfold in this psychologicalsy drama called the night house. Its a dark , sad and strong story about being victimized due to suicide.
The acting done by rebecca hall is pretty significant, and reading through my register of actresses that ive n in my mind , i cant find anyone that can replace her on the deeds of acting the wway she does. Do also consider that ms hall aint one of my favs, and that should be an insignia of quality if you ask me...
its a story about grief after a suicide of close realations, a husband, that had no signs whatsoever to do so., the plot shows us the estranged wife searching for clue and symptoms on why. Its told in a vast amount of flashbacks, and utterly vivid nightmares that becomes so realistic at moments, and so scary to encounter, that my life as a fly on the wall got the eyes wide shut, prefering to watcth the corner of the screen jusst to avoid the scary moments that are to unfold.
The dream sequences and the knots and tackles to make the strings of thread into a solid rope of a story are just ammazing, the score helps a lot, and the play of light , shadow andd reflection is superb. Its like a near death experience in your dreams, and deep long wandering in paralell universes and shadowlands that may exciste or not. A parapsychologist couldve made a 6 hour documentary just analysing the para-lelles that occuurs in this thrillerdrama.
Aamazing it is, and many thoughts struck my ever so cronical depressive state of mind whiile viewing like the subject of afterlife, ghosts, parallel universe and mirror worlds. Therefore i recommend this flick pointing back to the start of this review, it might be heavy for some. The grumpy old man though might take a float in the boat without any oars whatsoever.
The acting done by rebecca hall is pretty significant, and reading through my register of actresses that ive n in my mind , i cant find anyone that can replace her on the deeds of acting the wway she does. Do also consider that ms hall aint one of my favs, and that should be an insignia of quality if you ask me...
its a story about grief after a suicide of close realations, a husband, that had no signs whatsoever to do so., the plot shows us the estranged wife searching for clue and symptoms on why. Its told in a vast amount of flashbacks, and utterly vivid nightmares that becomes so realistic at moments, and so scary to encounter, that my life as a fly on the wall got the eyes wide shut, prefering to watcth the corner of the screen jusst to avoid the scary moments that are to unfold.
The dream sequences and the knots and tackles to make the strings of thread into a solid rope of a story are just ammazing, the score helps a lot, and the play of light , shadow andd reflection is superb. Its like a near death experience in your dreams, and deep long wandering in paralell universes and shadowlands that may exciste or not. A parapsychologist couldve made a 6 hour documentary just analysing the para-lelles that occuurs in this thrillerdrama.
Aamazing it is, and many thoughts struck my ever so cronical depressive state of mind whiile viewing like the subject of afterlife, ghosts, parallel universe and mirror worlds. Therefore i recommend this flick pointing back to the start of this review, it might be heavy for some. The grumpy old man though might take a float in the boat without any oars whatsoever.
Interesting concept but...
borgolarici18 October 2021
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imizrahi200210 August 2023
Hard for me to review this movie...i've never done a review with spoilers...and for me to reveal WHY it's hard for me to review this, i WOULD have to tell things that i definitely see as being spoilers. A big one, in fact.
Some said the movie is slow...maybe. Especially if people tuned in because they wanted to get to 'the scary parts' as soon as possible. Understandable.
But it's realistic in its pace. There's a story to tell and it's going to tell it at its own pace...and i think it does that VERY well... i think it's a pretty interesting story and it was well done in many ways...acting, photography, editing... but, ultimately, it left me unfulfilled, hence, the low score.
Some said the movie is slow...maybe. Especially if people tuned in because they wanted to get to 'the scary parts' as soon as possible. Understandable.
But it's realistic in its pace. There's a story to tell and it's going to tell it at its own pace...and i think it does that VERY well... i think it's a pretty interesting story and it was well done in many ways...acting, photography, editing... but, ultimately, it left me unfulfilled, hence, the low score.
Wow, this was awesome!
paulclaassen5 December 2021
I went into this movie not knowing what it was about or having seen a trailer. Boy, was I in for a surprise! This was awesome!
Rebecca Hall stars as Beth, and delivers a FANTASTIC performance. Beth recently lost her husband to suicide. The incident is shrouded in mystery, and the mystery intensifies as Beth discovers more clues. This was such an engaging movie, I found myself glued to the screen wanting to know more, wondering what would be discovered next, and what Beth's next move would be. Beth is a very strong character, but also effectively portrays her vulnerability as a widow needing answers.
The film then suddenly changes direction, becoming nerve shatteringly creepy. I mean, bloody hell, it gave me gooseflesh! To a certain extent, the film reminded me of 'The Invisible Man' - also from 2020. 'The Night House' has a good script with stunning visuals. I wonder how many people will get the ending... If you don't, watch it again and pay close attention to a story Beth tells her friend, Claire, somewhere around the halfway mark. I absolutely loved this film!
Rebecca Hall stars as Beth, and delivers a FANTASTIC performance. Beth recently lost her husband to suicide. The incident is shrouded in mystery, and the mystery intensifies as Beth discovers more clues. This was such an engaging movie, I found myself glued to the screen wanting to know more, wondering what would be discovered next, and what Beth's next move would be. Beth is a very strong character, but also effectively portrays her vulnerability as a widow needing answers.
The film then suddenly changes direction, becoming nerve shatteringly creepy. I mean, bloody hell, it gave me gooseflesh! To a certain extent, the film reminded me of 'The Invisible Man' - also from 2020. 'The Night House' has a good script with stunning visuals. I wonder how many people will get the ending... If you don't, watch it again and pay close attention to a story Beth tells her friend, Claire, somewhere around the halfway mark. I absolutely loved this film!
If you enjoy "atmosphere" in horror movies, then this one's for you! [+68%]
arungeorge139 October 2021
I will mostly remember The Night House for Rebecca Hall's excellent performance as a widow trying to unfurl her dead husband's secrets. Not only does she successfully drive the film to its twisted supernatural finale, but she also makes us root for her. The details are revealed in a slow-burn fashion with just the right amount of jump-scares. The Night House is also a film that looks visually rich and boasts a solid soundscape. The final act borders on the frenetic and is a bit rushed compared to the rest of the film, but it still feels like a major storm has rushed past.
It wouldn't be wrong to remark that David Bruckner pays more attention to evoking tension than fixing it. Multiple questions pop up towards the end, and they're mostly answered in a hurried but convincing way. As the film revolves around an inexplicable suicide, it tries to bait the viewer with various tangents at different junctures cleverly - some clichés are neatly subverted. Bruckner creates an atmosphere that's equal parts creepy and mysterious, using close-up shots of Hall to scintillating effect. The way he characterizes and captures Death is impressive. The Night House is one of the more engaging atmospheric horror flicks of the year, no doubt!
It wouldn't be wrong to remark that David Bruckner pays more attention to evoking tension than fixing it. Multiple questions pop up towards the end, and they're mostly answered in a hurried but convincing way. As the film revolves around an inexplicable suicide, it tries to bait the viewer with various tangents at different junctures cleverly - some clichés are neatly subverted. Bruckner creates an atmosphere that's equal parts creepy and mysterious, using close-up shots of Hall to scintillating effect. The way he characterizes and captures Death is impressive. The Night House is one of the more engaging atmospheric horror flicks of the year, no doubt!
Hall is great in a complex and layered horror film that can still scare
jtindahouse10 September 2021
After an extremely poorly timed lock-down in my country days before 'The Night House' - one of my most anticipated films of the year - was due to come out, I finally got the chance to see it yesterday. Getting overly excited for an upcoming film is rarely a good omen. I find that films like 'Midsommar', where the reality actually lives up to the hype, are rare. 'The Night House' was still an excellent film, but it wasn't quite the masterpiece I had been hoping for.
Rebecca Hall is very good in this film. She has a very complex and demanding role and she nails almost every scene. She is basically asked to carry the entire film on her own too. None of the other roles are overly significant and are more just there to guide her journey along.
There are some decent scares in this film including one that got my heart racing. The film isn't a conventional horror in any sense. It isn't looking to make you jump every chance it gets. But when it does have one of those scenes it does it very well.
It plays into the story somewhat, but there are some misleading dream sequences that I thought were a little cheap and a film this classy didn't need them. It's a small bugbear though. I had a very good time with 'The Night House' and even if it wasn't quite as good as I'd hoped I'd still highly recommend it.
Rebecca Hall is very good in this film. She has a very complex and demanding role and she nails almost every scene. She is basically asked to carry the entire film on her own too. None of the other roles are overly significant and are more just there to guide her journey along.
There are some decent scares in this film including one that got my heart racing. The film isn't a conventional horror in any sense. It isn't looking to make you jump every chance it gets. But when it does have one of those scenes it does it very well.
It plays into the story somewhat, but there are some misleading dream sequences that I thought were a little cheap and a film this classy didn't need them. It's a small bugbear though. I had a very good time with 'The Night House' and even if it wasn't quite as good as I'd hoped I'd still highly recommend it.
Existential drama meets supernatural horror
drownsoda9010 October 2021
"The Night House" follows a widowed teacher (Rebecca Hall) whose husband has recently committed suicide. Alone in the home he built for them, she soon becomes convinced that his ghost is haunting her, and perhaps something else.
This effort from David Bruckner is stylish and fairly compelling, even where it treads waters that have been played out many times in the genre (grieving spouse, possibly haunted by their deceased loved one--not exactly a new concept). Other elements here recall 2004's "Gothika" and 2001's "What Lies Beneath," both films to which "The Night House" owes much credit. Despite the familiar set-up here, "The Night House" is very effective for the most part, replete with quiet scares and a few jolt-out-of-your-seat moments.
The first hour or so of the film is very compelling, and a large part of why likely has more to do with Rebecca Hall's performance than it does with the writing. The film moves forward at an even-keel pace, but unfortunately the payoff does not quite fully work--the very nature of what is happening is rendered in such a way that it at times feels obfuscated, toeing the line between an existentialist meditation and a demonic possession film--and somehow remaining committed to both.
All in all, this is an entertaining crossbreed of drama and horror, but by the end, the waters feel too familiar and the payoff not quite worth it. Hall's performance holds it together, and the film is highly watchable nonetheless. A worthy genre effort, but not a groundbreaking one (and perhaps it need not be). 7/10.
This effort from David Bruckner is stylish and fairly compelling, even where it treads waters that have been played out many times in the genre (grieving spouse, possibly haunted by their deceased loved one--not exactly a new concept). Other elements here recall 2004's "Gothika" and 2001's "What Lies Beneath," both films to which "The Night House" owes much credit. Despite the familiar set-up here, "The Night House" is very effective for the most part, replete with quiet scares and a few jolt-out-of-your-seat moments.
The first hour or so of the film is very compelling, and a large part of why likely has more to do with Rebecca Hall's performance than it does with the writing. The film moves forward at an even-keel pace, but unfortunately the payoff does not quite fully work--the very nature of what is happening is rendered in such a way that it at times feels obfuscated, toeing the line between an existentialist meditation and a demonic possession film--and somehow remaining committed to both.
All in all, this is an entertaining crossbreed of drama and horror, but by the end, the waters feel too familiar and the payoff not quite worth it. Hall's performance holds it together, and the film is highly watchable nonetheless. A worthy genre effort, but not a groundbreaking one (and perhaps it need not be). 7/10.
Lead actress carried this movie all the way to the end.
finaldestination-g26 August 2021
First half of this movie was decent and great atmospheric horror, second part is bad, too messy and convoluted, I just didn't care for it at all. The ending was even worse as in it doesn't give any type of explanation or closure to the storyline, feels like the writers didn't know what to do so they cut it randomly. The only thing going for this movie is the lead actress who carried the movie, she's talented and amazing at this role, and she is the reason I gave this movie a 5, without her performance I wont even consider a rating of 2.
Generational Horror Film
mergeta6 May 2021
I was lucky enough to see this when it premiered in Jan. 2020 in Sundance. I lived in Utah at the time and have always been a huge film fan especially horror. I saw five films at Sundance that year , all horror at their midnight section of films and none of them or anything I saw that year was scarier than the night house. Less is more , and the plot is really what stool out for me. If you love films like hereditary and it follows this is the next best of decade film for you. It's very dark in plot and goes to a rough place but man, is the ride full of scares that will leave you thinking about what happened to her husband and what happens when we die a year later. The film should get credit for how it's use of sound re-invents the jump scare , anything more would be giving away too much . Go see it in July and keep your lights on at night for weeks !
Solid and creepy
maccas-5636712 December 2021
Well this certainly made me feel uneasy throughout. It was quite intelligently written and featured one of Rebecca Hall's best performances.
It scared the hell out of me at times too. It felt refreshing among the genre. I kept trying to guess what would happen next, or solve the various riddles, which is testament to my level of engagement.
The jump scares were effective. The entire way it was filmed just enhanced the overall feel of things. At its core, The Night House is a film about grief, in a way that slightly made me think back to The Babadook - though I would prefer this.
In saying that, it got a little messed up towards the end and left my head somewhat rattled. Still a solid horror movie that has a lot happening.
It scared the hell out of me at times too. It felt refreshing among the genre. I kept trying to guess what would happen next, or solve the various riddles, which is testament to my level of engagement.
The jump scares were effective. The entire way it was filmed just enhanced the overall feel of things. At its core, The Night House is a film about grief, in a way that slightly made me think back to The Babadook - though I would prefer this.
In saying that, it got a little messed up towards the end and left my head somewhat rattled. Still a solid horror movie that has a lot happening.
Intriguing mystery dealing with emotional loss.
sbweightman27 August 2021
A serviceable horror film about dealing with loss that doesn't really stand out, except for the great emotional performance from Hall. The mystery unravels at a good pace, the setting is well use and it has a satisfying ending, but it wasn't really scary or shocking and it was more intriguing than creepy or disturbing.
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