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The Cellar
2022 94 min Belgium, Ireland, United States of America 16+
★5.3
Horror, Mystery
Director: Brendan Muldowney
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Description
When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.
Starring
Elisha Cuthbert
Actor
Eoin Macken
Actor
Abby Fitz
Actor
Key opinion
The Cellar is a polarizing genre film that manages to build a consistent, unsettling atmosphere despite relying heavily on conventional horror tropes. While some viewers appreciate its commitment to old-school dread and thematic ambition, many criticize its thin character development and the lackluster execution of its supernatural climax.
| Direction | The film effectively builds a tense, moody atmosphere that relies on dread rather than cheap jump scares. | |
| Screenplay | The plot relies heavily on uninspired genre clichés and archetypal characterizations that hinder emotional investment. | |
| Originality | The film is divided between those who admire the ambitious, mystical premise involving alchemy and those who find the execution of these concepts to be poorly realized and underdeveloped. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the climax are split; some find the conclusion surprisingly effective, while others argue that the cheap creature design and lack of backstory undermine the final reveal. |