Glasshouse

Glasshouse

Oblivion is bliss.

Directed by Kelsey Egan

Produced by Local Motion Pictures, Crave Pictures

202194 min5.9 / 10

A claustrophobic psychological thriller about a sealed family unit unraveling when an outsider disrupts their carefully maintained illusions, exploring themes of memory, isolation, and the fragility of constructed reality.

A mother and her three daughters — romantic Bee, sensible Evie, and child of nature Daisy — occupy the titular glass building, which has been completely sealed off to protect its occupants from a dementia-inducing toxin called the Shred that’s poisoning the air outside. Fearful of becoming like the lost souls who wander the abyss outside, the family keep a grasp on their past by performing sacred rituals. When Bee breaks the rules and lets an injured stranger into their midst, the family dynamic is shattered forever, as hidden truths upend the illusions the women have worked so hard to protect.

Questions people ask

  • Is Glasshouse sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Glasshouse scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Glasshouse end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Glasshouse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Glasshouse violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Glasshouse

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Glasshouse

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Glasshouse, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Glasshouse, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Glasshouse, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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