The Lodgers

The Lodgers

Directed by Brian O'Malley

Produced by Avatar Audio Post Production, Epic Pictures Group

201793 min5.0 / 10

A gothic horror tale of supernatural entrapment and forbidden desire set in a decaying Irish estate, where twin siblings are bound by sinister rules enforced by an unseen malevolent presence.

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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  • Is The Lodgers scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Lodgers sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Lodgers easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does The Lodgers end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Lodgers violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Lodgers

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Lodgers

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Lodgers, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Lodgers, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Lodgers, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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