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There's Something in the Barn
2023 100 min Finland, France, Norway R 18+
★6.3
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Magnus Martens
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Description
An American family fulfills their dream of moving back to their roots after inheriting a remote cabin in the mountains of Norway. But there's a surprise waiting for them.
Worldwide:
$1.3M
Starring
Martin Starr
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Amrita Acharia
Actor
Kiran Shah
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Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
There's Something in the Barn is a festive horror-comedy that successfully blends a cozy, snow-covered holiday aesthetic with brutal, slapstick-heavy gnome violence. While some critics appreciate its original take on Christmas genre tropes, others feel it misses the mark compared to classic creature features or suffers from a restrained execution.
| Production | The film excels in its production design, effectively capturing a picturesque, atmospheric winter setting that serves as an ideal backdrop for holiday horror. | |
| Originality | The practical effects for the gnomes are highly regarded for providing an authentic, otherworldly aura compared to standard CGI alternatives. | |
| Humor | The film successfully balances comedic tone with violent, dark humor, preventing the gnome attacks from becoming overly bleak or tragic. | |
| Acting | Performances are a point of contention, with some viewers finding the cast charming and expressive, while others perceive the acting as bland or inconsistent. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's genre execution are divided; some praise its refreshing subversion of holiday tropes, while others argue it fails to capture the magic or narrative depth of classics like Gremlins. |