The Waiting

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The Waiting

Released Sep 16, 2016

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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A pair of mischievous high school kids (Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist) create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor (James Caan). While keeping his every reaction under surveillance, they see much more than they bargained for, and discover that the man they're tormenting is not the easy target they'd expected.

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Nick Schager

Village Voice

A film that - from its basic set-up to its dearth of tension - plays like the tedious inverse of Don't Breathe.

Sep 16, 2016

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

The dreary lack of suspense in this tweaked "Rear Window" scenario, and our inability to care one whit for two cruel, arrogant bullies operating under a perceived notion that they're social scientists, makes this one tough going.

Sep 15, 2016

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

There's not much real suspense stirred here by a premise that straddles recent found-footage thrillers and "Rear Window."

Mar 17, 2016

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Jordy Sirkin

Jordy Reviews It

What starts out as a cruel, yet carefully crafted prank, ends in a paranoid delusion with an emotional twist.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 2, 2021

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Trace Thurman

Bloody Disgusting

It does run into some pacing issues and suffers from a duo of unlikable protagonists, but makes up for it all in the final reel with an emotional sucker punch of an ending.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 31, 2018

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Aaron Peterson

The Hollywood Outsider

After you spend some time with this Good Neighbor, you might second guess yourself the next time you feel the urge to yank those blinds down.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 25, 2018

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Low Fidelity A

A poignant film, I am surprised there are so many complaints about slow pacing despite its runtime. I thought it was a good pace to tell a story like this, and the twist is what I can only describe as a dark, gutting inverse of the opening scene from the film "Up." Unlikeable protagonists do not plague this movie, but only add to the sorrow. This movie ends as a tragedy, not a horror film. Keep your mind open and this movie can be an emotionally impactful boon of the genre

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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John H

This movie was not what I expected, but turned out very well. It was a little slow, but the story was frustrating and heartbreaking in all the right ways. The acting was good, and the story was very well told.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Bill W

This is was kinda slow in parts but it was a really good movie. It reminds me of when the YouTuber pestered the food delivery guy at the mall and got himself shot.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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누텔라

B. kinda keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/23

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norma c

I liked the concept. It was a treat to see James Caan. The critics didn't give this enough credit, nor the average audience---keep your mind open and imagine what you'd do in their place.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/22

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Audience Member

why the low reviews? because this movie is mislabeled. it is NOT horror. It is NOT crime. It is NOT a thriller. It is a drama, tragedy, real life. It is the story of 2 kids who prank an innocent old man (their neighbor) and how the prank goes wrong leading to a terrible accident. Criminal charges and arrests follow. It is sad and serious. It is a good movies, emotional and an unfortunate series of event. You will not be amused and entertained. Its a heavy serious movie. This is why the low reviews. If you like romantic comedies, life lessons, serious tragic movies, documentaries and are a serious person, you will enjoy this movie that makes you think of life and the consequences of our actions.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Synopsis

A pair of mischievous high school kids (Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist) create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor (James Caan). While keeping his every reaction under surveillance, they see much more than they bargained for, and discover that the man they're tormenting is not the easy target they'd expected.

Director: Kasra Farahani
Producer: Elana Barry, Allan Mandelbaum, Rosalie Swedlin, Giri Tharan, Tim White, Trevor White
Screenwriter: Mark Bianculli, Jeff Richard
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Vertical Entertainment, Anonymous Content
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 37m

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