The Lodge

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The Lodge

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2020

1h 48m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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During a family retreat to a remote winter cabin over the holidays, the father is forced to abruptly depart for work, leaving his two children in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

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Critics Consensus

Led by an impressive Riley Keough performance, The Lodge should prove a suitably unsettling destination for fans of darkly atmospheric horror.

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Becca James

Chicago Reader

Perfectly paced, each film places viewers in purgatory along with the protagonists.

Dec 30, 2020

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Keough's work is so strong, so effective, that by the time we learn the ultimate fate of Grace, we would have bought into any of the possible options.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 25, 2020

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Chandler Levack

Globe and Mail

While The Lodge isn't as hearty as the horror films it desperately wants to emulate, the filmmakers have concocted a heavy stew of emotions, left on a low simmer.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 22, 2020

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

While I had quite a good time with the movie I must say, the content is deadly serious and fairly heavy, which left me with a gross taste in my mouth at the end, but that’s part of the allure.

Rated: 9/10

Sep 18, 2025

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

The Lodge is an unapologetically, relentlessly bleak as hell watch, one made all the more memorable by the commitment of the talent both behind and in front of the camera.

Jul 12, 2025

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Zofia Wijaszka

Nerdspin

"The Lodge" is one of those films that you think about from time to time; I certainly do. With Keough playing one of the most harrowing roles, the film serves as a chilling cautionary tale with eye-catching cinematography and strong writing.

Rated: A

Dec 5, 2024

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Joshua T

The twist is really good on this one.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/20

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Audience Member

For once I agree more with the critics than the audience: this film is better than its (very limited) commercial success suggests. The story of a soon-to-be stepmom who gets snowed in with her soon-to-be stepchildren doesn't give away its solution till the end...and keeps surprising even after that. The movie also offers -shall we say- unexpected events, not just jump scares, and all three major characters do a fine job in the acting department.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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AG

Sad and intriguing. Well worth seeing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/20

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Mr J

Meh seems like the director purposely lagged the acting bc there wasn’t enough story

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/20

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Mike

Not a great movie! I wish I would have watched different one.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/07/20

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Jesse

This movie was very intense. Its not like a lot of cookie cutter horror movies. It makes you think constantly and question what you are seeing. Definitely a new spin on a story. It made me want to give my infants a big kiss when I got home because of how it ends. Dont see if you dont like thinking while watching a movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/20

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Synopsis

During a family retreat to a remote winter cabin over the holidays, the father is forced to abruptly depart for work, leaving his two children in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

Director: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Producer: Simon Oakes, Aaron Ryder, Aliza James
Screenwriter: Sergio Casci, Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Distributor: Neon
Production Co: Hammer Films, FilmNation
Rating: R (Language and Brief Nudity|Disturbing Violence|Some Bloody Images)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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