The Evil Next Door fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, no humor.
Terrifying and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
Family, the mind, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
Standout cinematography and sound design
Terrifying and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Evil Next Door is terrifying and tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
Family, the mind, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around family, the mind, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Standout cinematography and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography and sound design stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Evil Next Door is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 h 27 min
The Evil Next Door runs 1 h 27 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Evil Next Door higher (49) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.
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5.2
