I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
Seen it?2016 | 89 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a weak 4.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young nurse takes care of an elderly author who lives in a haunted house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 141K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Osgood Perkins
- Ruth WilsonLily
- Paula PrentissIris Blum
- Bob BalabanMr. Waxcap
- Lucy BoyntonPolly Parsons
- Brad MilneEdward Bird
- Daniel ChichagovMr. Darling
- Erin BoyesYoung Iris
- Beatrix PerkinsWendy
- James PerkinsJohn