The Woman in the Yard
Seen it?2025 | 88 min | Horror, Mystery
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Hereditary or Obsession, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 532K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
- Danielle DeadwylerRamona
- Okwui OkpokwasiliWoman
- Peyton JacksonTaylor
- Estella KahihaAnnie
- Russell HornsbyDavid
- Chad PitterTaylor (adult) (uncredited)