Plot: Louise and Ben are an American couple who moved to London. On a vacation in Italy, they meet a bold UK family who invite them to their estate. Louise and Ben are going through a rough patch and they figure some time in the countryside will do them good. But they're not quite ready for the level fo hospitality of their new friends.
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September 10, 2024
A toothless remake saved by McAvoy's spirited performance and Watkins' (his return to horror cinema) expert direction. But fans of the original aren't going to be happy with some of the choices here, the ending in particular is why Blumhouse deserves to crash and burn. It's a shame because the setup was pretty perfect.
McNairy and Davis are perfect too as the dreary couple you love to hate. The first hour is a little slow but the promise of what is to come adds to the intrigue. It's a shame the film never really banks on that promise and changes the ending to be more palatable for mainstream audiences. It's completely unnecessary and it costs the film, other than that though, this was a fine remake.