Review of The Night House (2021) by Amateurfilmvwr — 22 Aug 2022

Tense, atmospheric and smart. The Night House is a well-made thriller with an astounding performance by Rebecca Hall.

This review of The Night House (2021) was written by Amateurfilmvwr on 22 Aug 2022.

The Night House has generally received positive reviews.

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