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36 out of 100

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  • Summary: An introverted teenager (Gillen) relieves the bordom of caring for his alcoholic, disabled mother (Tyrrell) by spying on his neighbor.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    75
    First-time writer-director Mark Hanlon creates a solidly trippy atmosphere.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    Such a compellingly repulsive freak show it's hard to pay attention to any serious concerns.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    First-time writer-director Mark Hanlon lands only glancing blows in this grim black comedy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MichaelK.
    9
    Powerfully acted by the wonderful Gillien and Tyrell, this wickedly dark journey into madness makes you question just what goes on behind the doors and eyes of anyone you meet. This is not your typical suspense film and viewers should be warned that it will appeal most to film lovers who enjoy something outside the mainstream. Like a voyeur, the audiance is left without all the answers and left to reflect and come to one's own conclusions. Highly recommended!… Expand
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  2. CarrieW.
    7
    A tad overblown in the "emo teen" I must take myself too seriously category but intriguing nontheless in a sort of "Rosemary's Baby" or "The Tenant" sort of spooky. Got under my skin still and made me itch..though the dark quality was just a bit overdone.… Expand
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