Right at Your Door

R

Released Aug 24, 2007

1 hr. 36 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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69%

58 Reviews

Tomatometer

54%

5,000+ Ratings

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After several dirty bombs explode in Los Angeles, an unemployed musician (Rory Cochrane) must seal himself in his house to guard against the toxic ash that is descending over the whole area. However, his lover (Mary McCormack) arrives home after the seals are in place and so must remain outside, separated by thin doors and thinner plastic.

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Critics Consensus

Though Right at Your Door dips into melodrama at the end, it's an otherwise tense, effective, and eerily plausible doomsday scenario.

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Stephen A

A Pandemic-Style Thriller More Tedious Than Terrifying. "Right At Your Door" is a sci-fi chiller that attempts to transform a "Dirty Bomb" attack on an American city into a tension-filled thriller. Unfortunately, what we get is more of a tedious exploration of the annoying quirks of human behaviour, showcased through the husband and wife duo. The writers seem to mistake incessant arguing for character development. Though their bickering may hit close to reality, it quickly becomes an unbearable symphony of selfishness that does little to propel the story forward. If anything, it only makes the audience prey for the wife's speedy disappearance. Sadly, her continuing presence is necessary for the film's twist, which, to its credit, is the script's saving grace. The movie's tempo manages to draw eyes back to the screen periodically. Lamentably, the shaky camera technique, reminiscent of the Blair Witch era, feels more like an odeous distraction than a stylistic choice. The direction, while competent, lacks the innovation needed to elevate "Right At Your Door" above its pitfalls, offering a mere handful of outstanding shots. The performances are lacklustre, with portrayals that barely rise above mediocrity. The only saving grace is the neighbour who sneaks into the house, a persona with potential depth that the film never bothers to explore. This lack of connection with all the characters becomes a glaring issue when the twist finally arrives: A twist that should leave the audience shocked and emotive falls flat due to the poor writing and the film's failure to make us care about the individuals involved. While the movie possesses a few commendable scenes, they are too sparse to justify sitting through this forgettable movie. Unless you're an Olympic-trained professional in the creative art of shouting arguments, "Right At Your Door" might not be the pandemic-themed thriller worth your precious time. Consider exploring other films in the genre, keeping in mind that some might be worse than this semi-stinker; therefore, I recommend choosing your cinematic contagion carefully.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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Hannah

This movie had an interesting plot, with a lot of tension and a good twist at the end… HOWEVER… acting and dialogue was not executed as well as it could have been.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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Audience Member

I remember seeing a trailer for this film in 2006 when i was 13 years old. the trailer completely engaged me, creating this chaotic atmosphere and moral question about 'What would you do?' if you was in the situation of our main character. 16 years later I finally sit down to watch 'Right At Your Door'.......... one of the most disappointing viewing experiences I've ever had. Needless dialogue, needless characters introduced, and the "twist" ending was laughable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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justin t

I was pleasantly surprised. This is not the same as other toxic explosion movies such as Threads (1984), The Day After (1983) and the less memorable Testament (1983). This movie is harder to relate to and did not scare me in the same way. It focuses much more on a close relationship between a couple caught up in a fictional terrorist attack. It is much less about total destructive paranoia and more intimate. The movie is very well made. It looks very believable. The way that the movie has been made feels honest. The relationship is gripping from start to finish.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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ronald h

I'm a defender of, and sometimes an apologist for, low budget indie films. Those that are creative and intelligent can be forgiven their limitations. This one, I'm not really impressed. Neither of the main characters is likeable. The dialog is rudimentary, with liberal usage of the "F" word to express the characters' terror and frustration. The twist at the end is not only inexplicable; it's actually insulting. I suppose creating a scary mood is enough for some people, but there has to be more to a movie than that.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A brisk, tense, stripped-down thriller set against a chemical attack on Los Angeles, focussing on a woman who was heading into the city as the explosions happened and her husband at home. If the film's central dilemma is pretty predictable from the outset (not least given the title), it's well-executed, the two main performances are good and the short running time is in its favour. It takes on extra resonance this side of a pandemic, and the ending shows some story-telling guts.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Chris Gorak

Director

Mary McCormack

Lexi

Rory Cochrane

Brad

Tony Perez

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Scotty Noyd Jr.

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Jon Huertas

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Nightmarish.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 8, 2007

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

The acting's pretty good, and the cinematography keeps things lively.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 1, 2007

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Cunningly riffs on everything from George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and The Crazies to our current terrorist-related night-sweats.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 24, 2007

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Any American viewer is susceptible to the frightening imagery and aberrant post-9/11 paranoia present in Chris Gorak’s independent thriller

Rated: 3/4

Sep 6, 2023

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

The tone stumbles here and there, and the twist may leave you scratching your head, but the strength of its lead performances - by Mary McCormack and Rory Cochrane - as well as Gorak's muscular direction - powers it through the rough patches.

Rated: 6/10

Mar 18, 2020

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

The melodrama that ensues and budgetary constraints ensure that this picture still has many flaws, most notably a conclusion that goes against the grain of the picture's primary thrust. But the central premise is certainly an intriguing one.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 3, 2018

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Synopsis

After several dirty bombs explode in Los Angeles, an unemployed musician (Rory Cochrane) must seal himself in his house to guard against the toxic ash that is descending over the whole area. However, his lover (Mary McCormack) arrives home after the seals are in place and so must remain outside, separated by thin doors and thinner plastic.

Director: Chris Gorak
Screenwriter: Chris Gorak
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Thousand Words
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Disturbing Violent Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 24, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 27, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.8K

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