Closer Than You Think
Closer Than You Think

Closer Than You Think

2015
Movie
94 min
Russian

A six year old Kohl Pihtin, arrives at the musical contest in the capital. But his main goal is not to win, but to find his father, whom he never saw. A discovery of a basement has a passage leading to another reality: on the deserted coastline. The boy has a choice; to stay permanently in the country of fiction or to meet his real parents

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: David S. O'ConnellGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman moves into a new apartment and soon discovers unsettling details about her neighbors and the building's past. As paranoia grows, she becomes convinced that something sinister is happening, leading her to uncover a dark conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Closer Than You Think received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Jessica De Gouw's performance. However, some found the plot predictable and derivative of other thriller tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Jessica De Gouw's performance as the increasingly paranoid protagonist was a highlight.
  • Some found the story to be a bit too familiar within the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews were varied, with some viewers appreciating the suspense and twist, while others felt the plot was too predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations in and around New York City.

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