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Seen it?2019 | 90 min | Thriller, Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 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. If you loved Barbarian, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When Sarah lucks into a sweet one-bedroom at Asilo Del Mar Apartments in Los Angeles, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. It's got plenty of space, friendly tenants, group BBQs and even a cute neighbour next door. All is not what it seems: loud noises start keeping her awake at night; her cat is missing; everyone seems to be a little too helpful and friendly, except for the weirdo, Lester. Soon, Sarah learns she didn't choose this apartment — it chose her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$16K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Marmor
- Nicole Brydon BloomSarah
- Giles MattheyBrian
- Taylor NicholsJerry
- Alan BlumenfeldSarah's Father
- Naomi GrossmanJanice
- Celeste SullivanLisa
- Susan DavisMiss Stanhope
- Clayton HoffLester
- Earnestine PhillipsEsther
- Hailey GilesDiane