1BR

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1BR

2019

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

Drama

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New to Los Angeles, a woman moves into a seemingly perfect apartment complex, and soon finds out that there are consequences for breaking the rules.

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1BR's occasionally ordinary storytelling is more than outweighed by tight direction, interesting ideas, and an effective blend of horror and thoughtful drama.

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Becca James

Chicago Reader

1BR's unique timeline paired with its palpable tension makes for a memorable addition to the horror-movies-about-cults catalog.

Jun 4, 2020

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's an interesting idea, the execution is competent if not spectacular... And it made me really glad to live in an apartment complex where I know none of my neighbors.

Apr 24, 2020

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Sarah, and seeing her claw her way to it is often fun, albeit in a gasp-inducing sort of way.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 24, 2020

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

This is a somewhat unique movie as it’s a bit of a bait and switch and I fear that will hurt it on a streaming platform like Netflix where people can switch to watching The Office at a moment’s notice.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 18, 2025

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

This is very efficient, effective filmmaking.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 4, 2023

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

A neat, punchy piece of suburban horror...Far-fetched, but well done. Perfect Halloween fare.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 15, 2022

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Elmer J

1BR delivers an effective dose of psychological horror, steadily building tension within its unsettling community setting. While the ending feels somewhat abrupt and could’ve offered a stronger payoff, the film’s atmosphere and pacing remain gripping throughout. Nicole Bloom gives a convincing performance that grounds the disturbing premise with realism.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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April S.

Good for one watch. Dragged on too long.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Steve Z

Not the greatest. Took the "Cult" manual and then plucked every cult bullet point and put it in the movie (sleep deprivation, brainwashing, you name it). To wrap it all up, they absolutely stole the ending from a movie called The Invitation. So, not a lot of originality here.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Ricardo M

1BR it's about a woman who moves to LA to start a new life because her mother passed away and her father let her down. In pursuit of her dreams she is caught up in a deceitful plot to lure her into a place of madness that pushes her to her limits. When an old friend returns to see her, she reminds her who is in control of her life, and she soon recovers her life. There are twists and turns around every corner, sins, confessions, murder, lies, manipulation, deceit, redemption, and madness. This movie is original and the ending is not predictable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Rob M

Really enjoyed it. Innovative concept and very well put together. Convincing psychological thriller and brilliant acting all round

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Stoner J

Fantastic low budget thriller, with an even more fantastic conspiracy ending. It’s a lot like the Invitation (2015) only better

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Synopsis

New to Los Angeles, a woman moves into a seemingly perfect apartment complex, and soon finds out that there are consequences for breaking the rules.

Director: David Marmor
Producer: Allard Cantor, Nic Izzi, Samuel Sandweiss, Austin Thomas
Screenwriter: David Marmor
Production Co: Malevolent FIlms, Epicenter, 1BR Movie
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2020
Runtime: 1h 30m

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