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The Other Side of the Door
2016 96 min India, United Kingdom R 18+
★5.1
Horror, Thriller
Director: Johannes Roberts
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Description
Grieving over the loss of her son, a mother struggles with her feelings for her daughter and her husband. She seeks out a ritual that allows her say goodbye to her dead child, opening the veil between the world of the dead and the living. Her daughter becomes the focus of terror. She must now protect against the evil that was once her beloved son.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$3M
Worldwide:
$14.33M
Starring
Sarah Wayne Callies
Actor
Jeremy Sisto
Actor
Sofia Rosinsky
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Other Side of the Door is generally regarded as a competent but formulaic supernatural horror film that relies heavily on genre tropes. While the performances, particularly that of Sarah Wayne Callies, and the atmospheric use of Mumbai locations receive praise, the film is frequently criticized for its lack of originality and failure to build consistent dread.
| Acting | Sarah Wayne Callies anchors the film with a compelling and emotionally resonant portrayal of maternal grief. | |
| Production | The film utilizes evocative Mumbai visuals and Indian settings to create a distinct, albeit sometimes exoticized, atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The narrative leans heavily on recycled horror conventions, frequently drawing unfavorable comparisons to works like Pet Sematary. | |
| Direction | The film's reliance on cheap jump scares and predictable sound design undermines its attempts at genuine tension. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the pacing: some find the 90-minute runtime to be a concise, watchable experience, while others perceive it as slow and lacking in substantive development. |