The Lodgers

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The Lodgers

R

Released Feb 23, 2018

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A family curse confines orphaned twins Rachel and Edwards to their home as punishment for their ancestors' sins. Bound to the rules of a haunting childhood lullaby, the twins must never let any outsiders inside the house, must be in their rooms by the chime of midnight, and must never be separated from one another. Breaking any of these rules will incur the wrath of a sinister presence that inhabits the house after midnight.

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Critics Consensus

Like many real-life long-term visitors, The Lodgers starts out with a modicum of mystery and excitement, but eventually overstays its welcome.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

There are unmistakable shadows of The Turn of the Screw in Brian O'Malley's modestly successful ghost story.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 13, 2018

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

The Lodgers disappoints on a number of levels, many of which have more to do with the limitations of its creators' imagination than the apparently minuscule budget.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 23, 2018

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

For viewers who take it more as a moody, metaphorical historical drama than as an out-and-out horror film, there's a lot in this lush-looking, sensitively acted picture to recommend.

Feb 22, 2018

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Ryan Larson

Ghastly Grinning

The Lodgers is subtle in it's horror, and in it's beauty, a fantastic period piece that's well worth the watch.

Jun 24, 2020

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Matt Donato

Flickering Myth

A case of less not being more; the audience lulled into a state of indifference that O'Malley's suspended underwater climax cannot revive.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 6, 2019

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

The audience will find here a couple of sequences with a very good atmosphere, a couple of quite imaginative sequences. [Full Review in Spanish]

Oct 4, 2019

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Shira K

Metaphorical and intriguing- a unique social/historical setting, very E.A.Poe-esque. A slow burn gothic horror with an engaging atmosphere. The visual and story elements are interesting, the pacing subdued and thoughtful. Not for thrill seeking fans, more a film akin to the The Others, The Turning of the Screw and Crimson Peak. Very world immersive and excellent character actors. You wish you could learn more about the soldier and the fate of the female twin. A purposeful commentary about the fall from grace of the deteriorating (inbred) aristocracy to the foils of the 20th century. Also touches on how the rich sacrifice the poor/soldiers to win their personal battles/the soul/possession of their land.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Hugo S

1920. Rural Ireland. Two twin brothers living in a sumptuous real estate are oppressed by generational rules supposedly meant to protect them against evil forces. The girl breaks the rules when she meets a boy in a nearby village, provoking these supernatural entities. "The Lodgers" is a gothic story built in a unique set (the famous Loftus Hall). But the plot lacks on substance as its horror layer always plays on the safe side by delivering the usual jump scares.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/23

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Isaiah Y

Not a very engaging or satisfying film

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/15/20

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Audience Member

I enjoyed this film for the acting, and the intriguing plot. However, there really isn't a lot to the film. It is leisurely in its pace, and sets up for a nice climax. Unfortunately, I found the climax underwhelming. While the plot is basically a horror story. There really isn't a lot of horror or scares. I also found the source of the haunting/horror to be kind of bazaar and certainly unique.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

This was a very strange kind of olden-days movie that just dropped the viewer right in the middle of the plot with no explanation. There were creepy whispers, but they were difficult to hear. This was a very strange curse to hold the entire supernatural plot. The ending was extremely odd, disappointing, and with far too many naked people.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Certainly perverse, but not scary nor terrifying.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Synopsis

A family curse confines orphaned twins Rachel and Edwards to their home as punishment for their ancestors' sins. Bound to the rules of a haunting childhood lullaby, the twins must never let any outsiders inside the house, must be in their rooms by the chime of midnight, and must never be separated from one another. Breaking any of these rules will incur the wrath of a sinister presence that inhabits the house after midnight.

Director: Brian O'Malley
Producer: Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde
Screenwriter: David Turpin
Distributor: Epic Pictures
Production Co: Tailored Films
Rating: R (Some Violence|Sexuality and Nudity)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 23, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 23, 2018
Runtime: 1h 33m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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