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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

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The arrival of a cousin with ulterior motives threatens the claustrophobic and isolated world of two sisters and their uncle.
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle draws on Shirley Jackson's classic tale to deliver a skillfully crafted mystery that engrosses and unsettles in equal measure.

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Roxana Hadadi Pajiba The film adaptation of We Have Always Lived in the Castle understands Shirley Jackson's novel as a tale of male abuse and female rage. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter Emotionally high-stakes drama. May 17, 2019 Full Review Andrew Lapin NPR Passon makes the creepy stuff too low-key, less a case of building dread than growing impatience. May 16, 2019 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy Overall, there’s something about We Have Always Lived in the Castle that just feels a little mundane and monotonous... Oct 3, 2024 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies A well-made gothic thriller with a surprisingly rich human element. Rated: 4/5 Aug 21, 2022 Full Review Lonita Cook KCTV5 News at 9 I loved the visual style, the performances were amazing. Sep 20, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member While I'm not really a fan of the book, I think the movie does a good job of adapting it. I also like the ending better then in the book, with Charles having a better arc. So its pretty good, but not my thing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Drew P This story went absolutely no where and we soooooo bad on the acting/writing side. HARD PASS Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review andrea c Thriller che cerca di restare in bilico sul dubbio di un singolo evento che lega tutti i personaggi presenti, impedendo allo spettatore di comprendere chi è buono e chi no. Purtroppo però proprio i personaggi sembrano essere la parte debole, in quanto totalmente problematici e strambi, con nessun tipo di credibilità specialmente se si sommano tutte queste peculiarità e si uniscono nello stesso luogo e negli stessi dialoghi. Anche la sceneggiatura rimane troppo ferma nella lenta attesa della sequenza finale volta a concentrare tutta la costruzione della pellicola. Film che non riesce a creare quel senso di dubbio che tanto cerca, e per di più rallentato da una serie di dialoghi prevedibili e ripetitivi. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Amarana G Although there was beautfiul cinematography and acting and overall it was a fairly well done movie it really does not do justice to Jacksons beautifully written book. I felt that it feel flat on building up the tension and mystery such as in the book and some of the changes in events didn't make a lot of sense. I wish we had more of an insight into Merricats mind somehow in this movie as that it was makes the book so great Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Slow but kept you wanting to know how it ends Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a great mystery thriller. Loved the characters and story. The Cousin Charles character is great. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stacie Passon

Director

Taissa Farmiga

Merricat Blackwood

Alexandra Daddario

Constance Blackwood

Crispin Glover

Uncle Julian

Sebastian Stan

Charles Blackwood

Paula Malcomson

Helen Clarke

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Movie Info

Synopsis The arrival of a cousin with ulterior motives threatens the claustrophobic and isolated world of two sisters and their uncle.
Director
Stacie Passon
Producer
Jared Goldman, Robert Mitas
Screenwriter
Mark H. Kruger
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
Great Point Media, Further Films, Brainstorm Media, Mighty Engine
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 17, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 17, 2019
Runtime
1h 36m
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