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The Night House

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2021 | 107 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. Soon she begins to uncover her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $16 million worldwide on a $12 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 162K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Bruckner

  • Rebecca HallBeth
  • Sarah GoldbergClaire
  • Vondie Curtis-HallMel
  • Evan JonigkeitOwen
  • Stacy MartinMadelyne
  • David AbelesGary
  • Christina JacksonHeather
  • Patrick KleinBob
  • Crystal SwannPrincipal
  • Catherine WeidnerTeacher