IMDb – 4.6
Rotten Tomatoes – 46% / Audience – 42%
Genre – Horror
Rating – Not rated yet
Runtime – 1 hour 24 minutes
Plot
On the eve of his 75th birthday, billionaire Charles Abernathy summons his children back home, fearing that tonight someone or something will kill him. He puts their inheritances on the line, insisting they protect him until midnight or else all his wealth will go to charity. With the servants and security dismissed for the night, the house is locked from the inside.
REVIEW
Positive
The film expertly uses its single setting to create a tight and confined mood. The uncertainty surrounding the killer's identity at the start heightens the gloomy atmosphere. The house's layout and poor lighting heighten the dread, making viewers feel as if they are wandering a haunted mansion with flickering lights. As the story progresses, the killer's identity and motivations are eventually revealed and explained.
Mixed
The characters include the unlikable and rude twins Madeline and CJ, the likable social influencer Cami, and the well-meaning Drew, who has distanced himself from his family and is now married to Hannah. The family dynamics, while not groundbreaking, provide complexity to the plot. However, the acting is a big draw back, with the ensemble failing to portray the essential emotions, resulting in performances that feel lifeless and unconvincing.
Negatives
The plot is somewhat predictable, with it being obvious which characters are likely to die and who or what is targeting Charles. The twist, when revealed, lacks surprise, and the villain's design is disappointingly not scary.
Furthermore, the reveal that Hannah is pregnant, displayed in a close-up view at the conclusion, appears forced and out of place, given that no hints were dropped throughout the film.
My Screen Times Score - 5
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