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- All said, The Lodgers is truly a must-see film that offers a dark tale told through an exquisite, fine art approach; the scenery is stunning, the acting is superb, and the story is emotionally haunting.
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Jun 18, 2018 · 1920, rural Ireland. Anglo Irish twins Rachel and Edward share a strange existence in their crumbling family estate. Each night, the property becomes the domain of a sinister presence… Note: I’ve put big spoilers and the ending at the bottom of the page, past the trailer. Enjoy!
- IRE
- Brian O'malley
- 2018
Feb 23, 2018 · The Lodgers. 92 minutes ‧ R ‧ 2018. Simon Abrams. February 23, 2018. 4 min read. At its best, the ho-hum Irish gothic chiller “The Lodgers ” made me wish we lived in a world where this type of film wasn’t so rare that its very existence wasn’t a source of novelty.
Brian O'Malley's The Lodgers may not be flat-out scary, but it gets points for its Gothic atmosphere and for its patient, careful approach to a pretty good story.
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 ...
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- Brian O'malley
- R
- Charlotte Vega
- A Melancholy Backdrop
- A Downward Slope
- Conclusion: The Lodgers
These two siblings are all alone, stuck in their home, with only the occasional outside contact. In one of the earliest scenes we see the two engaged in a violent moment, with Edward reprimanding Rachel for her insolence. This gives insight to the fragility of their relationship. One of their occasional visitors is the lawyer who helps with the fin...
As it progresses it is uncovered that this family, including their parents before them (who look exactly the same) have been under the same restrictions for centuries. The beginning of the film shows them on their eighteenth birthday, which seems to be -based on their family history – the beginning of the end. Their finances are running out, and ch...
Atmospherically the movie does a fantastic job of honoring its Gothic inspirations. The decor, costumes, set design and locales are beautiful and haunting. It’s an unfortunate conclusion, but I enjoyed the film’s aesthetics more than its substance. This enigmatic concept is dangled in front of the audience, but often it is pulled away too soon. By ...
- Kristy Strouse
Feb 21, 2018 · Writer David Turpin’s family curse imprisons two opposite-gender siblings about to shed adolescence who are haunted by aquatic ghoulies and empty hallways – like that’s something to complain about?
One of the better Gothic films of recent years, The Lodgers blends beauty and creepiness sublimely. It will delight genre fans and deliver pleasing chills to others. Reviewed on: 19 Feb 2018
