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Without spoilers, _The Lodgers_ overall takes a format that I have seen a lot in the past couple of years, it's a schematic that I was never the biggest fan of in the first place, and _The Lodgers_ certainly is not the best of the bunch tha...
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The Lodgers
2017
Movie
93 min
English
1920, rural Ireland. Anglo-Irish twins Rachel and Edward share a strange existence in their crumbling family estate. Each night, the property becomes the domain of a sinister presence (The Lodgers) which enforces three rules upon the twins: they must be in bed by midnight; they may not permit an outsider past the threshold; and if one attempts to escape, the life of the other is placed in jeopardy. When troubled war veteran Sean returns to the nearby village, he is immediately drawn to the mysterious Rachel, who in turn begins to break the rules set out by The Lodgers. The consequences pull Rachel into a deadly confrontation with her brother - and with the curse that haunts them.
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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users67%
Director: Brian O'Malley•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
In 1920s Ireland, orphaned siblings Rachel and Edward live in their decaying ancestral mansion, bound by a sinister pact. They are cursed to remain inside their home from sundown to sunrise, during which time they must lock themselves in separate rooms. When Rachel falls for a local boy, she attempts to break the curse, inadvertently awakening a vengeful presence within the house.
Critical Reception
The Lodgers received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric horror and gothic aesthetic, while some found the pacing and plot development to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual style.
Appreciated for its unique take on gothic horror and folklore.
Some found the narrative somewhat predictable or slow-moving.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unsettling mood and its visually striking presentation, though a portion of viewers wished for a more gripping storyline.
Fun Fact
The film's distinctive black and white cinematography was a deliberate choice to enhance its gothic and timeless feel, evoking classic horror films.
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