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Within

2016 · 88 min

A familiar haunted-house chiller that trades on creaks and shadows, offering few surprises but a steady, uneasy hum.

Directed by
Phil Claydon
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Michael Vartan, Erin Moriarty, Nadine Velazquez
Tagline
You can't keep out what is already inside.
Overview
A widower, his daughter, and his new wife move into a peaceful neighborhood. At first it appears to be a perfect neighborhood but the family quickly realize that something is not right about their new home.

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Directed by
Phil Claydon
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Michael Vartan, Erin Moriarty, Nadine Velazquez
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    None
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror6
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    horror, thriller
    Directed by
    Phil Claydon
    Written by
    Gary Dauberman
    Starring
    Michael Vartan, Erin Moriarty, Nadine Velazquez, Ronnie Gene Blevins, JoBeth Williams, Blake Jenner, Dorian Kingi, Misty Upham
    Music
    Benjamin Wallfisch
    Cinematography
    James Kniest
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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