THE OPEN HOUSE (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Dylan Minnette (Don’t Breathe), Piercey Dalton (The Orchard), Sharif Atkins (Preacher’s Kid), Patricia Bethune (Beyond the Reach), Aaron Abrams (Amelia), Paul Rae (True Grit), Jessica Robertson (The Big Green), Katie Walder (Shelter)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Matt Angel (film debut) and Suzanne Coote (film debut), directors, writer, producers; Dan Angel (film debut), producer; Joseph Shirley (The Comeback Kid), composer; Filip Vandewal (Discarded), cinematographer; Bradley McLaughlin (film debut), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Teenager Logan (Minnette) and his mother Naomi (Dalton) move into a new house, but soon find themselves besieged by threatening forces…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

This is a solid little thriller to start the year off fairly well (hopefully), and should provide a decent platform for debut filmmakers Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote to show off their skills with pride.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

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