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The Night House (2020)

Directed by David Bruckner

Fire eye rating icon4.2/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"107 min

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Quick Hit

The Night House rips like a head-trip horror piece—elegant, sad, with zero interest in comforting you.

Full Take

The Night House leans hard into psychological horror energy, and David Bruckner keeps the tone elegant without letting the movie drift. It balances style and ugliness the right way, letting the mood get under your skin before the worst of it lands. Messy in spots, still worth the ride.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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User9578Feb 28, 2026

This one actually worked for me.

User4875Feb 21, 2026

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

Jake WoodsFeb 9, 2026

idk šŸ¤”

User8605Sep 2, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User1717Aug 10, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User4032Apr 29, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User7350Feb 5, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User8435Oct 10, 2024

meh 😐

User1485Jul 8, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User1089Jun 26, 2024

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User9252Apr 20, 2024

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

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