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polkabikeJul 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A family of upper-class, oblivious, self-centered idiots, previously unpunished and uncorrected by society or life, uses and manipulates a frail young girl to their own detriment while outside the protections of a self-endulgant society.… Expand

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igor789May 3, 2020

The Lodge is a surprising horror movie, the tone and vibe it establishes from the beginning is eerie, creepy and unconfortable and it perfectly matches the story told. The scares and the overall horror are done amazingly well, there is oneThe Lodge is a surprising horror movie, the tone and vibe it establishes from the beginning is eerie, creepy and unconfortable and it perfectly matches the story told. The scares and the overall horror are done amazingly well, there is one scene in particular that completely shocked me of how unpredictable it was, such brilliance can't be found that often in horror movies nowadays. The acting is soberbe, everyone was great, I think that Lia McHugh deserves a big recognition for this, with such young age, brought unbelievable emotion to this movie.
More movies like this, Hereditary and The Babadook, that perfectly settles the tone of the movie and astounish us with such a beautiful cinematography, where every scene is shot with passion and big attention to the use of colours and light, should get more recognition, in a way that we can improve the horror cinematic, and start watching some good movies.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible father leaves his children alone in some place that resembles the hotel from the Shining with his new girlfriend, who happens to be the ex-member of a cult.… Expand

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AquamantorJul 7, 2020

A solid imitator of other, better horror movies (Hereditary, The Witch, even The Shining) with excellent performances and creative and evocative camerawork that frames every moment with intentionality. The first half is extremely strong, andA solid imitator of other, better horror movies (Hereditary, The Witch, even The Shining) with excellent performances and creative and evocative camerawork that frames every moment with intentionality. The first half is extremely strong, and if the movie had kept it up I would highly recommend it. Unfortunately, around the 1 hour mark, you might find yourself losing your patience as The Lodge keeps building its atmosphere after it is already solidly "built." This results in a movie that is probably 15-20 minutes longer than it should be, and that narrative fat ends up draining a lot of tension. For me, the ending was effectively horrifying but also overdue.

That being said, if you've already watched all the other highly-rated "prestige" horror movies of the 2010s, and you're craving a movie that's at least as classy as them, if not as polished, The Lodge is worth your time.… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMay 11, 2020

I get it. I really do. I get the message, but that doesn't mean that I didn't hate it. And I get that that is the point. The end is supposed to piss you off. So, hey. It succeeded it what it attempted to do. The acting is great. The visualsI get it. I really do. I get the message, but that doesn't mean that I didn't hate it. And I get that that is the point. The end is supposed to piss you off. So, hey. It succeeded it what it attempted to do. The acting is great. The visuals are great. It's pretty well put together. Objectively: 8/10. Personally: 4/10… Expand

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Aewdynamite1May 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. spot on the creepiest freaky movie of 2020 thus far ive seen !!! sound camera and 5 actors and they spit out a classic horror film 10 stars for doing what they intended !!! creppy movie… Expand

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stephrantsJul 24, 2020

Potential. And that's what's frustrating about it. "The Lodge" has the talent. The atmosphere. The plot, when it shines, is eerie and captivating. Where it leaks...are giant craters. Why would a father practically abandon his children in aPotential. And that's what's frustrating about it. "The Lodge" has the talent. The atmosphere. The plot, when it shines, is eerie and captivating. Where it leaks...are giant craters. Why would a father practically abandon his children in a cabin with the girl he cheated on their now-deceased mother with? I could believe this concept if he left another family member with them--a grandmother, maybe? Still...We needed more scenes with the father to fully understand his perspective. Otherwise, he is dull and selfish. Like others mentioned, I feel bad for the kids but don't see why they would drag out their prank for so long. Couldn't they overpower her, distract her? Throw ashes from the fire into her eyes, grab something and hit her with it? If they had tried those things, THEN failed, I would have been more convinced. But they never put up a fight. I suppose I understand feeling shocked into silence...but they never try to give it their all? Not once?… Expand

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trasondanosDec 3, 2020

Emotionally draining and mentally scarring, The Lodge will linger in your mind for days after viewing. Keough’s performance is profound and particularly shines in the third act. One of the best winter horror movies in the last decade. In theEmotionally draining and mentally scarring, The Lodge will linger in your mind for days after viewing. Keough’s performance is profound and particularly shines in the third act. One of the best winter horror movies in the last decade. In the same vein as Hereditary and The Shining.… Expand

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JGwenJan 31, 2021

Deeply chilling. A very unique kind of horror. It starts off a bit slow but there’s enough suspense to keep my interest. Loved it!

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MarcDoyleFeb 8, 2020

More creepy and moody that truly scary, The Lodge seems to have been borne in the wake of Hereditary. In fact, it uses the same convention of the model house and miniatures. However, the performances are uniformly solid. The father isMore creepy and moody that truly scary, The Lodge seems to have been borne in the wake of Hereditary. In fact, it uses the same convention of the model house and miniatures. However, the performances are uniformly solid. The father is fairly ordinary, but the kids are incredible, and the girlfriend is excellent. The back-story - how the father got to know his girlfriend - is pretty fantastic. It's over-the-top, but sets the tone effectively for the rest of the film. There are a couple of nice twists, and some excellent sound cues. I'd recommend this one.… Expand