@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
After the death of her husband, a mother takes her kids off to live with their grandparents in a huge, decrepit old mansion. However, the kids are kept hidden in a room just below the attic, visited only by their mother who becomes less and less concerned about them and their failing health, and more concerned about herself and the inheritence she plans to win back from her dying father.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
215
Votes
1h 33m
Runtime
—
Budget
$15.2M
Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorJeffrey Bloom
WriterVirginia C. Andrews
CinematographyGil Hubbs
ComposerChristopher Young
EditorThomas Fries
Production DesignMichele Starbuck
Produced by
Fries Entertainment Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Louise Fletcher
Olivia Foxworth
Victoria Tennant
Corrine Dollanganger
Kristy Swanson
Cathy Dollanganger
Jeb Stuart Adams
Chris Dollanganger
Ben Ryan Ganger
Cory
Lindsay Parker
Carrie
Nathan Davis
Grandfather
G
Gus Peters
Caretaker
B
Bruce Neckels
Wedding Minister
Marshall Colt
Father
A
Alex Coba
John, the Butler
Leonard Mann
Bart Winslow
C
Clare Peck
Voiceover Narration
